Lincoln County General Election Results 2018
With all 17 precincts reporting there were a total of 7,449 votes cast across Lincoln Couty for the 2018 General Election. Senator John Barasso claimed victory in Wyoming early on and he carried over 80-percent of the vote total in…
Two Jim Bridger units may close in 20 years
By Gregory R.C. Hasman Rocket Miner Via Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — The Jim Bridger Plant has been a Sweetwater County fixture for decades and its future appears bright even as PacifiCorp is looking to potentially close two of its units…
(Video) – Star Valley Medical Center’s Health Topics Tuesday: Zach Ruff
Each week SVI speaks with a member of Star Valley Medical Center to discuss an element of improving health in the area. Today it is Zach Ruff, a respiratory supervisor.
Accident claims the lives of three Star Valley men
A two vehicle accident that occurred on Friday, Nov. 2 has claimed the lives of three Star Valley men. The accident occurred near Mile Post 105.1 on U.S. Highway 89 just after 6 p.m. According to reports by the Wyoming…
SVI Sports Update: November 2-3
• Wyoming State Volleyball All three Lincoln County teams headed to Casper this past weekend to compete in various brackets of the Wyoming State Volleyball Championships. Kemmerer High Schoo had pulled the upset to make the field and although they…
Shopping for Christmas now? You’ll probably spend $370 more than if you waited
A new survey from Deloitte found that late shoppers will spend less money when shopping for holiday gifts.
(Audio) – State Volleyball Day 3
It’s the final day of the volleyball season and there is still plenty to play for. The Lady Braves dropped a disappointing semi-finals clash with Laramie and are facing off with rival Cody to avoid elimination and play for third…
Yellowstone caldera calm despite reports
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — There is no newfound heightened threat of the Yellowstone volcano exploding despite some alarmist reporting to the contrary. It was the U.S. Geological Survey’s update to its volcanic…
News Briefs: November 2, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Explosion at oil processing site kills Gillette man GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man died in an explosion at a Tisdale…
(Audio) – Wyoming State Volleyball Championships: Day 2
All three Lincoln County volleyball squads are in action again on Friday as the Wyoming State Volleyball Championships continue from the Casper Events Center. Listen to audio coverage of each of the teams with the embedded windows below. 2A Court…