Nominations sought for Wyoming’s K-12 Professional Judgement Panels
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Board of Education is seeking Professional Judgment Panel (PJP) members. Qualified candidates are Wyoming citizens with an interest in Wyoming’s K-12 education system and include educators, parents, business representatives, and community members. The volunteer panel…
(Video) – SVMC previews this weekend’s Mountain Man Triathlon
Joel Johnson & Pamela Wolfley with Star Valley Medical Center spoke with SVI as part of a Health Topics Tuesday about the benefits of the hospital’s involvement with events such as the Mountain Man Triathlon. The Mountain Man Triathlon is…
Wyoming tops the list for road trip destinations
Despite higher fuel prices and increased traffic to escape cities, AAA estimates that 64-percent of American families will hit the road this summer for recreation and according to WalletHub.com, the top destination is the Cowboy State. Using criteria such as…
LDS Church to significantly alter hymn book; asks for original submissions
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will significantly revise its hymnbook and children’s songbook and is asking members and nonmembers to submit original music for consideration. “We recognize the power that sacred music has…
Newsmakers: John Groberg looks back on his life, time in Tonga and talks about new movie
This article courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission In this edition of East Idaho Newsmakers, Nate Eaton speaks with John Groberg. Groberg was born and raised in Idaho Falls before being called to Tonga as a missionary…
Sgt. Kyle Thomson named as VFW’s Police Officer of the Year
Sergeant Kyle Thomson has been named as the VFW Police Officer of the Year. The award was presented in Cheyenne on Friday, June 8. “This is a good thing for the Sheriff’s Office,” said Captain Brian Andrews. “This is a…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Opens Bypass Route around Porcupine Landslide Near Alpine
ALPINE, Wyo., June 12, 2018 – The Greys River District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has opened a temporary bypass route around the Porcupine Landslide on Tuesday June 12, 2018, much sooner than originally anticipated. The Forest has removed hazard…
(Video) SVMC Health Topics Tuesday – Billy Kennington
SVI Media spoke with Billy Kennington as part of a Health Topics Tuesday as he discussed therapy options.
Fire near Pocatello 60-percent contained
POCATELLO – Fire officials estimate the Rim Fire to be 873 acres, with little potential for further spread. The fire is 60 percent contained. Crews continue to focus operational efforts on enhancing and securing line on the east, north and…
(Video) – 45th Annual Wyoming Shrine Bowl
Star Valley’s McKay Young and Nicc Crosby are coaching the South team which includes recent SVHS graduates Ronnie Kaye, Hunter Cranney, Payton Erickson and Josh Dawson. Antheny Petersen and Rick Nate of Cokeville are also part of the South squad…