BYU’s Young Ambassadors dance into town Saturday
Thirty musical dance theater students and technicians from Brigham Young University arrive in Afton on Saturday, January 17 to present the Young Ambassadors current show, “Imagine,” in the Star Valley High School auditorium at 7 p.m. with doors opening at…
19-year-old sentenced to 54 years in prison for role in friend’s murder
By Cali O’Hare Pinedale Roundup Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE — Orion Donnie Owen Schlesinger, 19, was sentenced to 54 years to life in prison on Jan. 8 after he pleaded guilty to the charges of conspiracy to commit…
SVI Radio Interview: Brett Story, Greys River Collaborative
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Lady Braves host Natrona and Kelly Walsh this weekend
The Lady Braves played their first home game of the season in their last non-conference outing of the schedule on Friday night as they played host to Mountain Crest High School out of Hyrum, Utah. The Star Valley girls…
Lawmakers move to defund Wyoming Business Council ahead of budget session
• Despite pleas from Gov. Gordon and others, Joint Appropriations Committee debated whether economic development is the proper role of state government. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The primary budgeting arm of the Legislature voted Tuesday to defund the Wyoming…
County Courthouse addition reaches milestone with “Topping Out” ceremony
The expansion of the Lincoln County Courthouse in Kemmerer reached a milestone on Wednesday, January 14 with an official “Topping Out” ceremony, signifying the completion of the steel framing of the structure with the final beam placed at the highest…
Sheriff notes ‘concerning’ drug trend in Lincoln County
Lincoln County Sheriff, Shane Johnson, spoke with SVI about various issues this week, one of which was the state of the battle against drugs in the county. “The most common drug which is alcohol accounted for a huge part…
Education Foundation begins 2026 scholarship drive
The Lincoln County School District #2 Education Foundation has begun their 2026 Scholarship Drive. Businesses and community donors are invited to support the LCSD #2 Class of 2026 through donations to the scholarship drive for the next few months….
Utah victim in local avalanche had Star Valley ties
A Utah man who died in an avalanche while snowmobiling in Lincoln County Sunday afternoon is being remembered by local friends as someone with a “contagious smile” and “one of the greatest friends and brothers anyone could ask for.” That’s…
Property tax exemption application deadline is February 1
Full time Wyoming residents have until February 1 to apply for a 25% property tax exemption. For those who qualify, the exemption is 25% of the fair market value of a single family residential structure and the associated improved land….