Snow King expansion approved by forest
JACKSON (WNE) — Snow King Mountain Resort now has a signed decision in hand authorizing the most extensive overhaul and expansion in the small ski area’s 82-year history. Much of the construction work is just weeks or months away. On…
Bug Creek burn planned on Greys River Ranger District
Afton Wyo., March 31, 2021— The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to begin ignition operations on the Bug Creek Burn as soon as April 5, 2021. The prescribed burn area is approximately thirty miles southeast…
Star Valley Brave Cadettes 2020-2021 Review
◆ Fundraiser displays talents, tenacity of high school dance team. Uncertainty is perhaps the best way to describe 2020. No less so for the Star Valley High School Brave Cadettes. Would they be able to perform again for a half-time…
UW announces fall semester will be ‘traditional’
By Marissa Taylor Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming has decided to return to on-campus learning and activities this fall semester. UW was originally slated to make a final decision in June, but given…
Fishing and boating permit prices increase at Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming – Those wanting to go fishing and boating in Yellowstone National Park will notice an increase in permit prices. The increase went into effect March 24 and anglers can purchase permits onlinefor the upcoming season in addition to in-park…
Sales tax increase removed from school funding bill
By Kathryn Palmer Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A proposal to address a $300 million shortfall to Wyoming’s K-12 education funding model is headed to the Senate floor, but a sales tax hike won’t be a…
Elk feeding on refuge ends two weeks early
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The National Elk Refuge’s big rigs spewed out alfalfa pellets for the last time in 2021 on Monday, marking the end of a feeding season that has been…
Lincoln County with 28 active COVID-19 cases
As of 3 p.m. Monday, March 29, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 47,522, an increase of 371 cases over the 47,181 reported on March 22….
Fuscillo promotes virtual training for Wyoming Alzheimer caretakers
Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, called SVI’s Duke Dance this week to promote a virtual education conference for Wyoming residents April 15. Fuschillo has served as President & Chief Executive Officer of…
Superintendent Erickson explains his view on proposed education funding cuts
Superintendent Matt Erickson spoke with SVI media this week about the recently completed accreditation visit from the Wyoming Department of Education and explained his views on what the legislature is calling “ghost positions” and how they are planning to cut…