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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.

Afton Challenge Hillclimb postponed due to “poor riding conditions”.

One of the most anticipated stops on the Rocky Mountain Snowmobile Hillclimb Association (RMSHA) circuit, the Afton Challenge Hillclimb event held annually near Grover is in danger of being cancelled. The event was scheduled to begin this Thursday, February 15…

Funeral services for Herb Anderson

Funeral services for Herb Anderson will take place Monday, February 12, at 12 noon in the Afton 4th Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Sunday, February 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from…