Judge blocks abortion ban
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Ninth District Court Judge Melissa Owens decided Wednesday that Wyoming’s abortion ban potentially “transgresses” the state Constitution, meriting a halt on its enforcement until a lawsuit challenging the…
Peace Officer Foundation providing equipment for first-responders
◆ Look for the LC Sheriff’s booth at the Fair. With all the many foods and wares found at the Fair it might not sound all that interesting to stop by the booth staffed by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office….
Fire south of Sundance grows to 6,500 acres
By Sarah Pridgeon Sundance Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange SUNDANCE — A fire burning in steep, rugged terrain on Iron Mountain — seven miles south of Sundance — had grown to 6500 acres by Tuesday afternoon after expanding overnight as…
Valley’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens This Week in Thayne
Star Valley’s first electric vehicle charging station will open this week in Thayne. Joe Heward, a member of Thayne’s town council and an employee of Lower Valley Energy, said the charging station was the product of a three-way partnership. “It’s…
Yellowstone plans to open northern roads by mid-October
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Yellowstone National Park announced an ambitious goal of finishing temporary repairs of the Northeast Entrance road by mid-October and has forged a deal with the Montana and Wyoming transportation…
Jackson man pleads no contest after second stabbing
JACKSON (WNE) — A Jackson man has pleaded no contest to two felonies after he was arrested for stabbing a man in the face March 15 while he was on probation for another stabbing. Manuel Vargas, 25, pleaded no contest…
Alpine asks residents to conserve water during maintenance
The Town of Alpine is asking it’s residents to conserve water on Thursday, August 4 as maintenance is done on the water system. The town said that due to the maintenance they will have limited access to the water tanks….
Man killed by lighting in north Teton County
Jackson, Wyo. — Teton County Search & Rescue was notified at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, that lightning had struck a group of backpackers camped at Enos Lake in the Teton Wilderness. One person, a 22-year-old male, died in…
Community raises nearly $8k for Afton Food Pantry
Roughly 400 people attend SVI fundraiser The Star Valley Community showed up in a big way once again last week to support the Afton Food Pantry. SVI Media, in conjunction with the food pantry and several local businesses, hosted a…
WYDOT’s 2023 STIP now available for comment
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking public comment and review of its 2023 transportation improvement planning document. WYDOT’s draft 2023 State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) is available at www.dot.state.wy.us/home on the department’s website. People can navigate…