Fatal accident occurs Monday morning on Highway 89 near Wolf Den
Driver fatigue is being investigated as the possible cause of a fatal accident that occurred on Highway 89 near the Wolf Den south of Etna Monday morning. The responding officer with the Wyoming Highway Patrol told SVI News that that…
Lyman family safe after Sunday night house fire
A Lyman family was able to safely evacuate their home after a fire started in their garage Sunday, December 19. Bridger Valley Fire said they responded to the home on South East Street where they found the garage fully engulfed…
Etna home lost in Saturday fire
A home in Etna is a complete loss after catching fire on Saturday evening. The house was a mobile home located near the Star Valley Community Center in Etna. Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt said both Thayne and Alpine Volunteer…
Avalanche claims two lives near Driggs
Two juveniles have lost their lives due to an avalanche west of Driggs, Idaho. The Teton County Sheriff’s Office said they received a report of the avalanche on December 17 at approximately 2:49 p.m. The sheriff’s office stated that the…
Local schools on alert following nationwide threats on TikTok
The following is a letter to parents from LCSD2 Superintendent Matt Erickson and district administration. This letter was posted to the district’s website on Thursday, December 16. Dear Families, LCSD#2 has become aware of a troubling post that has been…
Snowpack forecast indicates little to no drought relief
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Forecasters say Wyoming is likely in store for “normal to below normal” snowpack this winter and early spring, bringing little drought relief. The state enters winter with all four major basin regions below-median snowpack for this time…
Man sentenced for restraining woman with forceful hug, suggestive comments
JACKSON (WNE) — A Teton County man was sentenced to unsupervised probation and a $970 fine Nov. 8 after holding a woman against her will while saying that he wanted to touch her. The incident happened May 4 outside of…
USDA Expands Access to Four Key Loan Programs
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced the Department is expanding access to four loan guarantee programs that provide funding to help rural communities create jobs and improve local infrastructure. This expansion continues the Department’s regulatory reforms to…
Sheriff charged with felony aggravated assault after allegedly threatening youth group with gun
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – BLACKFOOT — A local sheriff faces serious felony charges for allegedly threatening a youth group with a gun in November. The Idaho Attorney General’s Office charged Bingham County…
Doctor who flew to Cody for surgeries killed in crash
CODY (WNE) — Dr. Clint Devin, 46, who frequently flew to Cody to perform orthopedic surgeries, died Friday when the small plane he was piloting crashed near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on a flight from Cody, according to a press release…