Lincoln County Opens COVID Vaccine Registration to Anyone 18 and Older
Lincoln County Public Health has opened pre-registration for the COVID-19 Vaccine to anyone age 18 and older. Public Health officials continue to vaccinate priority groups, but have reached the point where the demographics can now be expanded for registration. The…
New principal announced for Cokeville schools
The new principal for Cokeville schools was approved Wednesday night by the Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees. Kenneth Dietz will take over as principal for Cokeville Elementary and Cokeville High School beginning July 1. “It was a…
Warren retires after teaching Agriculture Ed for 33 years
◆ Thousands of hours outside the classroom have defined his legacy of dedication to student success. Dallas Warren has filled the role of Agriculture Education Teacher at Star Valley High School since 1988, which makes for 33 years of serving…
Judge tosses lawsuit over biking in Bridger-Teton
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A federal judge has dismissed a legal challenge to the Bridger-Teton National Forest that took aim at mountain biking in the Palisades Wilderness Study Area. A Jackson-based advocacy…
All American Cutter/Chariot Races – Afton, WY
Pure adrenaline. Pure energy. That’s the only way Jaxson Newman can describe how it feels to burst out the gates at a cutter race. “You don’t think of anything else,” the 17-year-old told SVI Media about the first time…
Contestants Selected For Teen Vocalist
◆ Nine Youth Singers from Around Lincoln County to Compete for $1,000 The contestants have been selected for Teen Vocalist: Presented by Randy Thompson State Farm Insurance after a competitive audition process. A record number of auditions were submitted, with…
Cody sex offender sentenced to 25-30 years
CODY (WNE) — A Cody sex offender was sentenced to 25-30 years in prison after pleading guilty to first degree sexual assault of a minor, last week in Park County. Brannon Aune, 28, a Cody resident, was already serving 10…
Backcountry ski area closed to prevent grizzly conflicts
JACKSON (WNE) — Grand Teton National Park has closed the east face of 25 Short to prevent conflict between backcountry skiers and riders and a denning grizzly bear. The closure is in effect until further notice and will impact the…
Kemmerer City Council Notes
The Kemmerer City Council looked set to approve a nearly half million dollar heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) replacement project for the Kemmerer Recreation Center at their regular meeting Monday, March 22. However City Administrator Brian Muir said new…
Woman charged in fatal accident to be arraigned March 25
PINEDALE (WNE) — The Jackson driver charged with two felony aggravated homicide charges after colliding with a truck driven by a Pinedale man will appear by video in 9th District Court on March 25. Jade S. Jewkes was arrested and…