News Briefs: June 4, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Prosecutor looks to dismiss charges in shooting death CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Laramie County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion Thursday afternoon…
Preston teacher charged with animal cruelty after allegedly feeding puppy to turtle
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. PRESTON — A Preston science teacher who allegedly fed a puppy to a snapping turtle was criminally charged Friday following an investigation by the state attorney general. Robert Crosland…
BYU-Idaho Spring 2018 enrollment grows on campus and online
The following is a news release from Brigham Young University-Idaho. REXBURG — Official spring semester enrollment totals for both on-campus and online students at Brigham Young University-Idaho show continued growth. Statistics released for Spring Semester 2018 show a total campus…
Killing of grizzly bear under investigation
According to Mark Gocke, Public Information Specialist for the Jackson & Pinedale Regions, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department received a report of a grizzly bear being shot in self-defense near Pinedale. Game & Fish officials confirmed an adult female…
WHP Trooper Assaulted on Traffic Stop
On May 31, 2018 a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle at milepost 92 on Interstate 80, just east of Green River for a speeding violation at approximately 07:45 a.m. While conducting the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of additional…
(Video) – Pinedale High School Graduation
SVI Media is pleased to partner with Pinedale High School and Sublette County School District #1 to broadcast the Pinedale High School Class of 2018 Graduation Ceremonies. This broadcast is made possible by the following sponsors: Black Mountain Rental The…
Kemmerer to host District 3 WYDOT open house
Kemmerer, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), District 3 Staff will be hosting a public open house June 7, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Lincoln Training and Events Center, 215 WY-233, on the 2018…
Authorities Stress Helmet Use Following Fatal Accident Near Pinedale
Law enforcement is reminding off road riders to wear their helmets following a fatal accident near Pinedale over the Memorial Day weekend. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office said that one person died and another was injured Saturday when the…
Motorcycle crash near Pinedale claims Casper man
On May 26, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 2 on Fremont Lake Rd/ County Road 154/Skyline Drive near Pinedale, Wyoming. At 2:15 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for motorcycle crash. A 2007 Kawasaki…
Wyoming News Briefs: May 28, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Houses damaged in Sunday tornado CHEYENNE (WNE) -– Eight properties northwest of Cheyenne sustained damage following a tornado Sunday afternoon. Jeanine West, director of…