Wyoming News Briefs: October 30, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Man charged with second-degree murder in stabbing death DOUGLAS (WNE) — A charge of second degree murder was filed Oct. 18 in district…
Slide offs and rollovers have Sheriff’s Office asking people to slow down
A sudden cold snap, coupled with a mix of rain and snow last week and this week created a perfect storm for slick roads. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, a number of vehicles slid off the road or…
Kids clothing drive set for Saturday
Saturday, November 2 families and individuals will gather at the Lincoln County Fair Grounds for the annual Kid Clothing Drive. The event is hosted by the Afton Food Pantry and will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on…
Star Valley Historical Society looks to the community to aid in website enhancements
The Star Valley Historical Society is embarking on a project to upgrade and enhance its website. The goal of the project is to make the site more user friendly and searchable. According to Ed Lisota of the Star Valley Historical…
(Video) – Gina Snow with Star Valley Health
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LCSD2 to honor military men and women on Veteran’s Day
Lincoln County District No. 2 will pay tribute to all military men and women on Veteran’s Day November 11th. Superintendent Matt Erickson says this is an opportunity to teach patriotism to the students. He said last year they made it…
International Cultural Exchange Services names new local coordinator
International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) welcomes DeAnna Starcer as a new Local Coordinator. “My family and I have lived in several states including Colorado, Montana and now Wyoming,” Starcer said. “We love it here as we are surrounded by mountains…
Park to allow volunteer hunters to help eliminate goats
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Details are still fuzzy, but Grand Teton National Park will allow “qualified volunteers” to assist with the effort to eradicate 100 or so invasive mountain goats in the…
Wildfire Protection Coalition begins its work in the Alpine area
For Alpine Fire District Chief Mike Vogt the idea of wildfire is a scary one. “I am very concerned about the risk of wildfire to the communities we protect,” said Vogt. “As communities expand into the wildland interface our exposure…
Lincoln County Prevention talks attraction to/dangers of vaping
Vaping has come under a firestorm in recent weeks.SVI Media was able to talk with Lincoln County Prevention Specialist Brittney Ritter about vaping and why the practice is grabbing headlines around the nation. Below is the printed version of a…