(Video) – Hageman For Governor tour in Evanston, Cokeville & Afton on Wednesday, January 17
Harriet M. Hageman announced her candidacy for Governor of Wyoming on Tuesday, January 16. Harriet Hageman grew up on a ranch near Fort Laramie, Wyoming. She attended Casper College on a Livestock Judging Scholarship from 1981-1983, and received her B.S….
(Video) – SVMC staff talks about “Unplugged”
Joel Johnson, Kelsea Bailey and Pam Clement, spoke with SVI about the Charitable Foundation’s new program called “Unplugged” as part of a Health Topics Tuesday.
Workers may see more take-home pay starting in February
With the Trump administration passing new tax laws, the average U.S. worker may wonder what affects the changes may have on their paychecks. According to the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), many people receiving a paycheck could…
SVHS Sports Recap: Jan 12-13
For more in-depth insights, full stats, records and historical comparisons read the January 17, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. • Wrestling The Braves extended their duel winning streak to 49 as they went 7-0 at the Trojan Border…
Discrimination lawsuit filed against the Town of Thayne
By Sarah Hale, SVI Media Rusty and Marc Andrus, owners of Rustlers Restaurant and Saloon, have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Town of Thayne. The suit was filed in federal court on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The suit alleges that…
Business Council funds poised to improve community amenities across Wyoming
By Tom Dixon WBC Senior Communications Specialist When the Wyoming Business Council started in 1998, economic developers in the state focused on recruiting outside businesses by touting Wyoming’s low taxes and light regulation. It wasn’t enough. Companies wanted land with…
New Swan Valley church expected to open some time this year
Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com In December 2016, a raging fire destroyed the Palisades ward church building belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since the tragedy, steady progress has been made on construction of a new building. “We…
Plan healthy resolutions for 2018
With the new year comes the opportunity to develop a plan that includes healthy resolutions. Joel Johnson, Star Valley Medical Center spokesman, said recent studies indicate approximately 45 percent of Americans make resolutions, but only eight percent are keeping those…
Lincoln County Commission working with industry for extended use of facilities
Lincoln County Commissioner Jerry Harmon says improvements have been made to the Rocky Mountain Power Naughton 3 plant that will keep it operation for at least another 18 months and hopefully longer as the company prepares for the future. Commissioner…