Man who attempted to hide in tires arrested for burglary
A Pocatello man linked to a burglary was arrested following a traffic stop where he ran away from officers. Sonny Anthony Vialpando, 29, faces a felony burglary charge, as well as misdemeanor charges for resisting arrest and providing false information…
GoFundMe account set up for Thayne Man recovering from car accident
Rifle auction benefiting Galen Jacobs to be held on SVI Radio October 28th – A GoFundMe page has been created to help a local Star Valley man as he recovers from a serious car accident that took place on October…
Alpine Fire Department joined by Thayne and Afton on Saturday fire
Star Valley’s Fire Departments came together just after noon on Saturday, Aug. 28 to battle a structure fire on Old Alpine Road. Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt said the Alpine Fire Department, dispatched at 12:09 p.m., requested mutual aid from…
Governor Unveils Higher Education Initiative with New Approach and Collaboration between UW, Community Colleges
The following is a press release from the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a proposal for modernizing and refocusing Wyoming’s higher education system. The initiative, called the Wyoming Innovation Network (WIN),…
Thayne home lost to fire as firemen battle flames and frigid temperatures
A Thayne home is considered a total loss due to fire as it engulfed residence early Thursday morning. Emergency crews and firefighters from Thayne and Afton responded to the scene and battled the blaze in temperatures hovering near ten-degrees at…
Legislature launches committee meetings for the 66th session
◆ Committees have a full slate of Legislation to consider. The Wyoming State Legislature launches a series of committee meetings next week, all related to bills that will be heard in the 66th session. Bill assignments were directed to the…
Star Valley News Briefs: December 16, 2020
◆ Wildlife, snow removal and winter recreation in the news this week. • Winter Wildlife SV RANCH – The Town of Star Valley Ranch is issuing a reminder to area residents to be wildlife aware. “We live in an area…
Active COVID cases increase by 68 Tuesday
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming climbed by 415 on Tuesday, pushing the total of active cases in the state up by 68. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update,…
Governor Responds to Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Reduces Gathering Sizes
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In response to rising cases of COVID-19 and increasing strains on medical facilities, Governor Mark Gordon announced additional statewide measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19, ease the pressure on Wyoming’s healthcare system and preserve the viability…