Avalanche claims life near Togwotee Pass
A snowmobiler killed in an avalanche on Wednesday, January 9 near Togwotee Pass has been identified as Cody Christopherson, 29, of Wisconsin. Christopherson was part of a three-rider group recreating in the area at the time of the snow slide….
Trooper survives close call
A state trooper is counting his lucky stars this week after a close call near Rawlins. Monday, January 7, 2019, around 1:40 p.m. a Wyoming Highway Patrol vehicle was involved in a collision. The collision occurred at milepost 4 on…
(Video) – SVMC’s Josh Jardine discusses the area Infusion Center
Star Valley Medical Center sponsors Health Topics Tuesday, a weekly look at how residents in the area can be more aware of their own health and the health care options provided by the hospital. Today, Josh Jardine speaks to SVI…
Former Senior Center Director Sentenced to Prison in Embezzlement
By Bryon Glathar Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — A former director for Uinta Senior Citizens, Inc. has been sentenced for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars during her time overseeing the Evanston and Bridger Valley senior…
Preston Science teacher who fed sick puppy to turtle found not guilty for animal abuse
PRESTON — A science teacher who ignited worldwide controversy after feeding a puppy to a snapping turtle was found not guilty of animal cruelty Friday evening. A panel of six jurors delivered the verdict to a packed courtroom after deliberating less than 30 minutes following…
2018: Year in Review
Fifteen elk fell through the ice on the Palisades Reservoir Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. The incident, just across from the Alpine area elk feedgrounds, drew the attention of passing motorists on U.S. Highway 89 who stopped to…
Community scout troops gaining ground, info meeting set for Etna
Efforts are underway to organize community scout troops. Community Troop 1307 and Community Pack 1307 will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Etna Community Center. “The purpose of…
Mission Boundaries Change for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the creation of four new missions and boundary realignments for 12 missions. With these changes, beginning July 1, 2019, there will be 399 missions worldwide. The following four missions will…
Wyoming Snowmobiler Death Report
An avalanche has claimed the life of Wyoming snowmobiler. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year-old Dustin LaPant of Rock Springs died after being buried in an avalanche in the Horse Creek area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest on December…
Snow & Wind Totals from Tuesday Night/Wednesday Morning Storm
Recent snowfall totals across western Wyoming were underwhelming from the recent storm, but it was a different story for the wind. The National Weather Service originally predicted 3-4 inches of snowfall in Star Valley Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. However,…