WYDOT Releases Statement on Snake River Canyon Closure
The following is a press release form they Wyoming Department of Transportation As temperatures warmed yesterday in the Teton Valley, so did the avalanche danger in the surrounding canyons. Last night, natural avalanches forced the Wyoming Department of Transportation to…
Sublette County Investigating Death of Pinedale Woman
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a Pinedale resident after she was found deceased in her home. The sheriff’s office reports that on Thursday, February 14th at 7:20 AM, deputies and EMS personnel responded to a…
Wyoming News Briefs: February 13, 2019
SVI Media is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Fremont coroner to proceed with inquest RIVERTON (WNE) — Fremont County Coroner Mark Stratmoen still plans to hold a public inquest in order…
Drivers Of Collision Avoid Major Injuries Due To Seat Belt Use
Seat belts and airbags are being credited for possibly saving lives after an I-80 collision in Wyoming. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that around 6:40 a.m. on February 5th, 2019, Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to a collision involving…
Wetzel signs to run for UW Track & Field
Star Valley High School senior, Asefa Wetzel, signed his letter of intent to run for the University of Wyoming on Tuesday, February 12. Wetzel is one of the most decorated runners in Star Valley history. He is a…
Sun dog over Crow Creek draws photographers and skywatchers
Thursday afternoon, February 7, area residents in the southern end of Star Valley witnessed a rather spectacular ring of light around the sun. The “Sun Dog” occurred over the Crow Creek area of Fairview. According to Live Science, Sun Dogs,…
County Emergency Management making plans CERT training
Lincoln County Emergency Management is making plans to kick off Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training. The CERT classes will begin on Thursday, February 21, 2019. “Classes are free to the public, and cover several aspects of individual, family,…
Popular Bloggers Cabin Burns Down in the Palisades
This story was originally posted by EastIdahoNews.com and was used with permission. PALISADES — A cabin belonging to a couple who runs a popular blog burned down Monday and is considered a total loss. Chris and Julia Marcum said that…
I-80 Crash Near Lyman Claims Life of South Dakota Man
A South Dakota man lost his life in a single vehicle accident Thursday on I-80 near Lyman. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that the fatal crash occurred at milepost 32 on Interstate 80 west of Lyman, Wyoming. WHP says a…
Skimmers target gas station in Idaho Falls
Thursday, February 7, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Chevron gas station on 65th S. and Overland Drive, near the 113 Exit of I-15, where a credit card skimmer was found. A credit card skimmer is a…