Snake River Canyon accident causes delays
An accident on U.S. Highway 89 between Alpine and Hoback Junction near the Taco Hole area at milepost 124 caused delays and reduced the flow of traffic on Tuesday afternoon, July 17. According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation Northwest…
National attention prompts early launch of UW campaign
By Jeff Victor Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — When the University of Wyoming decided on a new marketing slogan — one element of a $500,000 campaign to boost enrollment — it hoped to reach potential students across…
Wyoming ranked #1 in total energy costs
With July most often the hottest month of the year, energy consumption is at its highest for the United States this month and as a result, the costs of keeping those temperatures down can cost a bit more. According to…
2018 Swift Idol auditions underway with $4,000 in cash up for grabs
Fall River Propane and Swift 98 are partnering once again for their 3rd Annual Swift Idol Competition to be held under the Big Top at the Lincoln County Fair on Friday, Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. right before the PRCA…
Emergency closure issued in parts of Grand Teton National Park
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming — The National Park Service has implemented an emergency closure in the Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point areas on the west side of Jenny Lake for human…
(Video) – Kathy Ziegenfelder & Derek Greenwald with Star Valley Medical Center
As part of a Health Topics Tuesday, SVI caught up with Kathy Ziegenfelder, Director of Nursing at Star Valley Care Center, and Derek Greenwald, Star Valley Care Center Nursing Home Administrator.
Afton/Osmond schools at capacity
The Wyoming State Construction School Facilities Division has toured two of Star Valley elementary schools as the two facilities are now meeting or exceeding student capacity. Officials met with Lincoln County School District No. 2 administrators and school trustees for…
Two arrested in connection to Preston gunfire
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission PRESTON — Two people were arrested after reports of a gun being fired. The Preston Police Department responded to the area of South 300 East after multiple 911 calls…
(Audio) – Highway 89 in Afton closed due to gas leak
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office closed off a portion of U.S. Highway 89 north of Afton on Thursday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m. due to a gas leak. Traffic was being diverted off the highway at Kennington-Burton Rd. to Rulon…
U.S. 40 closed, evacuations remain near Dollar Ridge Fire Thursday
Story courtesy Linda Williams, KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. 40 remains closed between Duchesne and Wasatch counties as crews continue to fight the massive Dollar Ridge Fire Thursday morning. The blaze burned 42,000 acres, was 4 percent contained and…