Horse rider dies in East Idaho after being struck by semi
A person riding a horse on a highway in eastern Idaho has died after the rider and horse were struck by a semi. The Idaho State Police Department said the crash occurred at 8:23 p.m. Monday, September 18 along Old…
When to Stop for School Busses
Yes, still stop on a five-lane road says Sheriff’s Office. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to be aware of school buses during the new school year, stating that you do need to stop for buses at all…
Potential Start Bus Stop and parking area being considered for new Strawberry Rd. intersection
Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly joined SVI to give more information on the Strawberry Road Project that is slated for 2024. He says the design has been in place for quite a while and will serve as a commuter center….
Wyoming G&F Announces Conservation Initiatives for Wyoming Schools
The Wyoming Game & Fish and the Wyoming Department of Education on Monday announced a new initiative that will allow for conservation topics to be taught in Wyoming’s public schools. Three core programs, or “crates,” will be taught, including “Trout…
Western Announces 2025 Study Abroad and Community Tour to South Africa
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) will host one international summer abroad trip in 2025. Western’s 2025 tour will explore South Africa for eleven days with an additional two day extension to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Western is hosting an informational…
The boys and the lake: How two backcountry experts met death in Yellowstone
• Two years after a tragedy on Shoshone Lake, rangers reveal details of the search for two lost canoeists, including one who remains missing. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com SHOSHONE LAKE—Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly strides to the…
‘Never again to anyone at all’
• Mihara speaks on Japanese imprisonment at Heart Mountain, lessons for the future By Peder Schaefer Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange For years Sam Mihara has gotten the same question. “Are you bitter?” Is he bitter that he was…
Yellowstone visitation statistics for August 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 846,389 recreation visits in August 2023. This is a 45% increase from August 2022 (582,211 recreational visits) and a 3% increase from August 2019* (820,006 recreational visits). So far in 2023,…
Daniels Scholarship Program application now open
• Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming high school seniors encouraged to apply The Daniels Fund is excited to announce the opening of the application for the Daniels Scholarship Program, providing a life-changing opportunity for students looking to pursue their…
Western Wyoming Community College Strategic Plan Update
Press release from Western Wyoming Community College In 2021 Western Wyoming Community College (Western) published its most recent college-wide strategic plan. This plan outlines the college’s priorities and guides decision making across the institution. It is reviewed annually to ensure…