Pickup truck collides with snowplow near Opal
A pickup truck hit the back of a WYDOT snowplow Wednesday, March 13, east of Opal. The Wyoming Department of Transportation said no was injured in the accident. There was minimal damage to the sander on the back of the…
LCSD2 Approves 2019-20 School Year Calendar
Lincoln County School District #2 approved the calendar for the 2019-20 school during the March 13 board meeting. All Star Valley schools will once again be on a unified schedule, with the first day of school for students set for…
Forest Service Requests Public Assistance with the Roosevelt Fire Investigation
BONDURANT, Wyo.—March 13, 2019—Fire investigator officers and agents with U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations on the Bridger-Teton National Forest have spent months continuing the investigation into the ignition of the Roosevelt Fire. Now the Forest Service is looking…
HEALTH TOPICS TUESDAY: Star Valley Care Center
Kathy Ziegenfelder, Directory of Nursing at Star Valley Medical Center’s Care Center, recently spoke with SVI Media about the Care Center’s recent state and national recognition.
Mining Legends: Lost Treasures & Superstitions
Citation: ©[TTstudio]/Adobe Stock Mining history is rich with myths from over the years. Some have to do with superstitions, while others have to do with lost treasures deep within the caves. Learn about some mining legends that will either keep…
A Brief Guide to Idaho Crude Oil Production
CITATION: “© [zhengzaishanchu] / Adobe Stock” A few years ago, Idaho officially became a crude oil-producing state. Other nearby states, such as Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, also produced gas and oil commercially, and the Gem State now helps the global…
Power goes out in North Afton
A broken jumper on a Lower Valley Energy Distribution Line disrupted power for 381 consumers on Wednesday, March 6. The outage occurred just after 5 p.m. According to information released by Lower Valley Energy, the broken jumper “affected a feeder…
You’re Invited to Celebrate Wyoming Pride Day with the State Tomorrow
March 6, 2019—Cheyenne, Wyoming—Few places motivate state pride as effectively as Wyoming. From border to border, Wyomingites unify to celebrate the state’s epic landscapes, adventures and community. March 7, otherwise known as 307 Day, encourages residents to share their love for…
A Look Back on the History of Mining in Wyoming
CITATION: “© [Rosemary] / Adobe Stock” Wyoming is currently the leading producer of coal in the United States and is home to the largest coal mine in the world. Dig into the rich history of mining in Wyoming to learn…
Home explodes in Alpine Monday morning
A home and airplane hanger in Alpine is a complete loss after an apparent propane related explosion. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that the explosion occurred around 4:30 AM Monday morning on Alpine Circle near the airport. The home…