Lady Braves hope to harness gritty mentality of last year’s finish
◆ SVHS Girls Basketball will begin with tournament play in Riverton next weekend. Last year’s Lady Braves Basketball team was a case study in toughness. They were almost always out-sized on the court and were often times forced to play…
Governor Appoints Judge John Fenn to the Wyoming Supreme Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John G. Fenn to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Fenn’s appointment fills the open seat left by the retirement of Justice Michael Davis. Fenn has served as District Court Judge in the Fourth…
Community Events: December 2-11
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, December 2 Heart of Christmas Show, hosted by the Star Valley Arts Council. 7 p.m. in the SVHS Auditorium. • Friday, December 3 Heart of Christmas Show, hosted by the Star Valley Arts…
WYDOT worker pay at issue
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Officials at the Wyoming Department of Transportation, which employs close to 2,000 people, say its retention rate is suffering because of lack of adequate pay for employees. WYDOT workers…
Meteorologist: snow is stacking up in the Pacific and headed inland soon
By Penny Nakamura Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — It may seem like the endless summer, which is great for those who like endless hiking and biking, but for skiers and snowboarders the warmest November in Jackson…
Winter Wildlife Closures to Begin on Bridger-Teton
Western Wyo., December 1, 2021– The Bridger-Teton National Forest is stressing the importance of winter wildlife closure areas. December 1, 2021 all the winter closure areas are in effect except areas north of the Gros Ventre Road on the Jackson…
Budget work begins with governor’s ‘frugal’ $2.3B proposal
By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The Joint Appropriations Committee will begin reviewing Gov. Mark Gordon’s budget proposal this week as the Legislature prepares its own priorities for the upcoming budget session that begins Feb. 14. Both Gordon and legislative leadership have…
Cokeville preparing for solar power project in 2022
◆ Project will be built on 450 acres of private ground. A solar power project is planned for the Cokeville area, with construction starting in 2022. Lincoln County Commissioner Robert King reported on the SVI Weekday Wake-up program (Swift 98.7…
Size will factor in for Braves Basketball
◆ Team opens up the 2021-22 season against Cheyenne East, Sheridan and Cheyenne South. After back-to-back seasons where the Braves Basketball Team earned the 4A West’s top seed, fans have become accustomed to seeing the Crimson and Gold atop the…
Trio of mountain lion cubs euthanized by Fish & Game after being found in backyard
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SUGAR CITY — What began as a wildlife adventure for Sugar City residents took a sad turn after Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials were forced to euthanize…