One dead, officer wounded in Sunday gun battle
By Shane Sanderson Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — One man died and a Casper police officer was critically injured after they exchanged gunfire Sunday afternoon in east Casper, police and witnesses said. Police confirmed that officers had…
Wyoming News Briefs: May 7, 2018
NEWS BRIEFS for Monday, May 7, 2018 From Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Threats prompt appointment of special prosecutor LARAMIE (WNE) — The Albany County Attorney’s Office requested the County Commission last week to appoint a special prosecutor to handle a criminal case…
Weekend Sports Wrap: May 5-6
The spring sports season is winding down with post-season play now up next on the schedule. Star Valley’s soccer and track teams ended their schedule on some big-time high notes. The soccer teams have both qualified for the state tournament…
Bridger-Teton officials narrow closure zone of Porcupine Slide; can now access Little Greys River
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is reducing the closure area along the Greys River Road downstream of the Porcupine Landslide. The new closure area begins 10-miles downstream of the landslide at the junction with the Little Greys River Road. While the…
Yellowstone visitor tossed by local bison
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — A grumpy bison apparently decided not to share the local trail with a visitor who unfortunately got a little too close. Park rangers report that on Monday, Virginia Junk, 72, of Boise was walking the trails…
Netflix: What titles are being added and dropped in May?
Another month has come and gone, which means scores of new titles will come and go from Netflix’s streaming lineup in the near future. Netflix will add 93 and lose 49 titles in its lineup in May, according to The…
HEALTH TOPICS TUESDAY: Kelsey Bailey discusses filling open positions at Star Valley Medical Center
Star Valley Medical Center’s Kelsey Bailey joined SVI Media for Health Topics Tuesday to discuss what it takes to fill open positions at the medical center and it’s various locations. Bailey is the recruitment specialist for SVMC, which is the…
Pinedale examines blocking cell phone use in schools
By Cody Olivas Pinedale Roundup Via Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE – As more research emerges regarding the impact of smartphones on the lives of adults and teenagers, Sublette County School District No. 1 is considering a partnership with Yondr, a…
Joe Nichols to headline at 2018 Lincoln County Fair on Aug. 4
County music chart topper Joe Nichols will kick off the 2018 Lincoln County Fair with a concert on Saturday, Aug. 4. As Nichols began work on a brand new batch of old-school country music, he found himself looking back for inspiration….
Utah & Wyoming biggest beneficiaries of increased National Park numbers
Star Valley and U.S. Highway 89 are a main artery for visitors of Grant Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Visitors have increased spending in America’s National Parks by more than $3.5 billion over the last five years, fueling…