Names in the News: Three earn degrees from WGU
The following local residents have earned their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). Amanda Humbert of Afton, has earned a Bachelor of Science, Business Management degree. Saydi Nichols of Afton, has earned a Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (K-6) degree….
Avalanches close U.S. 89 between Alpine and Hoback Junction
A pair of avalanches closed both lanes on U.S. 89/26 between Alpine and Hoback Junction through the Snake River Canyon on Thursday evening. According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation Twitter Northwest account this took place at 8:20 p.m. with…
Freedom man dies in crash between Swan Valley and Palisades
The following is a news release from Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at approximately 1:11 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on US26 at milepost 390.5, east of Swan Valley. Johnathan Rieth, 43,…
Alyn Beck Memorial Park opens
◆ Park built in memory of police officer killed in the line of duty. Friday, January 31 friends and family of Nicole Hastings Beck and the late Alyn Beck gathered in Las Vegas for the dedication and official opening of…
Something to cheer about: SVHS cheer brings a whole new meaning to school spirit.
When people think of a cheerleader, they think of an individual who is dedicated to supporting one or more people in their efforts to succeed in some capacity. They think of a student who is well-liked and well-known among their…
(Photo Gallery) – Alpine Winter Jubiliee
The annual Alpine Winter Jubilee featured snow sculpting, a light parade, the Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race and more in 2020. (January 31-February 1) (SVI Photos by Sarah Hale)
Defending champ, Malo, posts fastest time in Alpine & Pinedale Stages of Pedigree race
Stage Stop defending champion Anny Malo of Quebec, Canada posted the fastest time in Stage 2 of the 25th annual Pedigree Stage Stop Race in Pinedale, Wyoming on February 2. Malo’s winning time of 2:22:46 on the 34.5-mile out-and-back course…
Storm expected to drop significant snowfall in Star Valley; Western Wyoming
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) a Winter Storm Warming and a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Sunday evening, February 2 through Monday evening February 3. The NWS is calling for 6-8″ of snow in the Star…
Public Service Commission holds public meeting on future of energy in Lincoln County
The Public Service Commission held a special meeting Tuesday in Kemmerer to get input from the public on the new IRP Rocky Mountain Power introduced which announced the eventual retirements of Naughton units. State Senator Fred Baldwin (District 14) said…