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Funeral services for Gayle Izatt

Funeral services for Gayle Izatt will take place on Saturday, February 24, at 11 a.m. in the Freedom Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Friday, February 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne and…

WEATHER WATCH: Heavy snow in the forecast this weekend for Star Valley

2018 has most certainly been mild, no doubt.  At least by Star Valley standards.  While snow totals in the high elevations have been near average amounts, rain and warm temperatures in the valley have kept the worst of winter at…

LCSD2 Issues Statement Regarding Student Safety Following Florida Shooting

Lincoln County School District #2 released a statement Thursday regarding student safety in response to a deadly school shooting at a high school in Florida.   Below is the full statement read by Superintendent Alan Allred. “Lincoln County School District #2…

Legislative Overview: February 15, 2018

A bill that calls for reducing the taxes in the mineral industry is ready for introduction. The proposal is designed as an incentive for the oil and gas industry, encouraging businesses to expand their operations in Wyoming. A bill that…

Slow moving slide prompts closure of Greys River Road

*Update* The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has implemented a temporary closure order for a portion of the Greys River Road near Alpine, Wyoming due to a large landslide that has compromised the road. The closed…

Donkey Basketball Returns to Star Valley this April

Shooting baskets from the back of burro hasn’t happened in Star Valley since the days of the old high school. That is about to change. Star Valley High School is once again working on an event that would bring Donkey…

Funeral services for Thomas Tolman

Funeral services for Thomas Tolman will take place Saturday, February 17, at 12 noon in the Grover Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Friday, February 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and on Saturday…

TEXT-IN TOPIC: Who Should Pay For Wyoming’s Schools?

After one day of the 2018 Wyoming Legislative Session several proposals are already coming forward in regards to funding education in the Cowboy State.  One such proposal, Senate Joint Resolution 3, would change who is responsible for covering the cost…

Accident involving pregnant woman slows traffic near Thayne

Photo of the accident posted to Facebook.  Credit  Kristina Cannon Traffic was slowed on U.S. Highway 89 on Monday evening following a two-vehicle accident two miles north of Thayne. The accident took place at approximately 5:30 p.m. February 12. According…

(Video) – Trevor Spencer with SVMC

As part of a Health Topics Tuesday, SVI caught up with Trevor Spencer, a cardio echotech with Star Valley Medical Center, to discuss Heart Heath Awareness Month.