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LCSD #2 names new principals

The Lincoln County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 27 for the purpose of presenting a number of personnel changes in the district. Among those changes were two new principals for Star Valley schools. Director of…

Rock Springs named winner of 2018 Great American Main Street Award

The 2018 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) winner recognizes Main Street communities that excel at comprehensive, preservation-based commercial district revitalization. “It is a great honor for the entire community for Downtown Rock Springs to be selected as the 2018…

The U.S. can’t fund compassion if it has no money

The facts demand that we move beyond politicized interpretation and get to real solutions, because if entitlements and debt consume all tax revenue, our stability and compassion as a nation are at risk.

Bridger-Teton National Forest Contracts with Local Engineering Firm

The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Alpine, Wyo., March 23, 2018 – As part of its continuing efforts to monitor the ever-changing Porcupine landslide, 17 miles upstream the Greys River from the town of Alpine,…

Some Wyoming “exchange” plan premiums jump by more than 70 percent

By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The premiums for some of the insurance plans on Wyoming’s exchange jumped by more than 70 percent compared to last year, the second sharpest increase in the country, according…

(Video) – D.I.R.T. Presentation

The Dangerous Individual Recognition Training or D.I.R.T.  is aimed at helping citizens recognize and respond to an active shooter situation.

Federal judge to review grizzly delisting

By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — While Wyoming is proceeding with plans for a grizzly bear hunt beginning Sept. 1, a federal judge in Missoula, Mont., announced last week he plans to conduct an August hearing…

Warmer weather, rain prompts flood warning in Star Valley this week

The National Weather Service’s Riverton, Wyoming office issued a statement this week regarding the potential of flooding in Star Valley. The statement reads that “Afternoon basin temperatures are expected to warm into the middle to upper 40’s Wednesday and Thursday…

(Video) Star Valley Medical Center to host CNA Training.

Star Valley Medical Center will once again host CNA training for those interested in entering the health care field. SVMC’s Joel Johnson spoke with SVI Media about the training and the scholarship options available through the program.

Evanston school board first to adopt gun policy

By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — In spite of confusion among the public, some staff members and even the trustees themselves about whether a third reading was necessary prior to final passage, the Uinta County…