Attempt to supersede local control over state land leases curtailed
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A draft bill criticized for attempting to take away local control over leases on state lands failed to gain traction among lawmakers this week. It was killed in…
Judge rules targeted development on state land in Teton County is constitutional
The ruling weighs on the county’s ability to enforce water-quality, building and fire-code regulations at a glamping operation under construction on state school trust land. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile A controversial law that required the state to seek…
SVHS students attend Teton County Model UN Conference
• Each student represents a country and discusses critical issues in the world. Nine students from Star Valley High School attended the 19th Annual Teton County Model United Nations conference on November 13-14 in Jackson. Students were organized into committees…
Age limit will soon create opening on Wyoming Supreme Court
• After 30 years as a judge, Justice Keith Kautz must retire because of Wyoming’s age laws. The governor, a defendant in a major abortion ban suit, will appoint a replacement. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com Wyoming Supreme Court…
Turning Point to hold fundraiser to help victims of domestic violence
• Chili and Cornbread Cookoff is Dec. 2. Turning Point is holding a fundraiser to continue to provide help to those dealing with a domestic violence situations. The first is a Chili and Cornbread Cookoff which will be held December…
Alpine Fire Chief honored
• Competition uses difficult routine in timed event. Mike Vogt, Fire Chief from Alpine, was recently called back to a national event in Florida where he was honored for his competitive work he had accomplished years earlier as a member of…
Visser caps outstanding soph season with trip to Nationals
• Former SVHS standout runs for Weber State This past Saturday, former Star Valley High School standout runner, Peter Visser, ran at the NCAA Cross-Country Nationals in Charlottesville, Virginia. The 10K course had the fastest runners in the country with…
SVHS honor music students attend clinic, present concert in Big Piney
• These students worked with musical authorities for two full days. Thirty-three music students from Star Valley High School attended the Southwest District Honor Band and Choir Clinic in Big Piney on November 13-14. Guest clinicians worked with the students,…
LC Sheriff’s Office announces new Inmate Communications System
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is planning to implement a new inmate communication system for the Detention Center. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson says there are several companies that manufacture communications for inmates. He says they had a company for…
Jury finds Sullivan guilty of manslaughter
A 12 person jury has found a New Zealand woman guilty of manslaughter following the death of her fiancé’ near Kemmerer. The verdict was handed to Monique Sullivan, 31, at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 17 following a week long trial…