SVI Radio Interview: Rep. Scott Heiner (HD18)
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Alpine Welcomes New Charter School
• American Preparatory Academy Approved by State Board In a significant development for education in Star Valley, the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board has officially approved the establishment of a new charter school in Alpine. The board voted 6-1…
Independent Obituaries: October 30, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the October 30, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Richard George Minnich 10/5/44…
Lincoln County voters will decide on 6th Penny next week
• Additional one cent sales tax would fund municipal projects if passed Next week voters in Lincoln County will determine if a county-wide sales tax increase will go into effect. The Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax would increase the…
Commuter swerved to avoid yearling but hit Grizzly 399, police report shows
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —- The commuter who hit and killed Grizzly 399 on Tuesday night in the Snake River Canyon was aware of wildlife in the area and driving cautiously when…
SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator
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Hungry for electricity, artificial intelligence firms are knocking on Wyoming’s door
• The tech boom is ravenous for electrons. Wyoming, an energy powerhouse, weighs the potential opportunities and pitfalls. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The artificial intelligence “revolution” that’s already reshaping business, culture and economies globally, comes with high electricity…
State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Issues Statement on New Public Charter School Approval
Wyoming State Superintendent of Education Megan Degenfelder issued the following statement on Thursday, October 24 following the announcement of a charter school being approved for Alpine. “I applaud today’s approval of the American Preparatory Academy of Alpine by the Wyoming…
Road equipment catches fire in Grover Park
The Afton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the Grover Park area on Monday afternoon for a road grader that had caught fire. The call came in at roughly 12:25 p.m. A responding firefighter told SVI News that the equipment…
(Photo Gallery) – Lady Braves sweep Riverton
The Lady Braves Volleyball team swept Riverton 3-0 on Saturday afternoon to wrap their regular season schedule before heading to the 4A West Regionals this weekend in Evanston. Here are a few shots from the match. SVI Photos by Dahl…