Independent Notes: Thanksgiving blessings include good health care.
At SVI Media, I fill in where I’m needed as we cover a wide variety of news and sports, for print, broadcast and digital. Last week I enjoyed running a camera at War Memorial Stadium for the state high…
SVI Radio Interview: Brook Merritt, Bank of Star Valley
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University of Wyoming’s economic impact: A significant contribution to the state
• UW’s economic contributions drive growth and opportunity across Wyoming The University of Wyoming (UW) has emerged as a critical economic engine for the state, significantly boosting its economy over the past decade. A recent report from UW reveals…
Wrestling numbers continue to push building limits at SVHS
• Second-level addition coming in the spring. Wrestling season started this week for the 2024-25 campaign and there is always a buzz about a program that is perennially contending for Wyoming state championships. Even more than that, this is…
Star Valley Health Charitable Foundation Raises $839,000 for Expanded Alpine Clinic
Provided by Star Valley Health Charitable Foundation The Star Valley and Alpine communities have donated over $839,000 to support the expansion of the Alpine Clinic. “We are thrilled at the support for the campaign,” says Mark Taylor, Star Valley Health Charitable…
Light Up Main Street Holiday Decor Contest
• Bringing holiday spirit and encouraging the community to shop local this season. The Afton Main Street Alliance is calling all Afton Main Street businesses to Light Up Main Street and compete for the best holiday lighting display. Participants will…
Area gas prices tick down but still well above the national average
While the price of gasoline has dropped somewhat, area residents will continue to pay more than the national average and more than the state average at the pump. According to GasBuddy.com‘s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming, the average…
America’s growing political divide reaches Wyoming school boards, city councils
• Most local offices are explicitly nonpartisan. But a growing number of candidates and political action committees are injecting politics into them anyway. By Allison Allsop, CJ Baker, Joseph Beaudet, Jonathan Gallardo, Katie Klingsporn, Ivy Secrest and Joshua…
When electric utilities spark wildfires, how much should they have to pay victims?
• The threat of billion-dollar class-action lawsuits bankrupting power companies has lawmakers considering a cap on claims. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Lawmakers are scrambling to draft a bill that would restrict what wildfire victims can claim damages for…
Independent Notes: A life of service
Saturday I invited two of my grandsons, from Wyoming and Texas to join me for the Cokeville Parade. SVI Media had a float for the event, but after making the Osmond Corner with the decorated flatbed, we must have…