Two new fires pop up prior to Independence Day weekend
Dry conditions have contributed to the overall fire danger which is listed as High for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Two new fires are now being battled with one near Greys River and the other near Big Piney. The Man Peak…
Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT BROWN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats…
Wyoming expected to see $686M deficit in education spending
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming’s education spending is expected to outpace its revenue by more than half a billion dollars by the 2029-30 biennium, according to a long-term revenue forecast…
Town of Alpine Officials Meet with EPA Regarding Boil Water Advisory
The following is a news release from the Town of Alpine – Mayor Eric Green and Public Works Director Craig Leseberg met with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss the ongoing boil water advisory currently in place…
Alpine crews respond to plane crash in the Palisades
Reports of a small airplane landing in the Palisades Reservoir resulted in the response of multiple agencies near Alpine on Monday morning. According to information provided by the Alpine Fire Department the pilot of the plane was alone and seemingly…
SVI Radio Interview: Chris Levesque, TerraPower update
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SVI Radio: Kelly Hoffman and Jay Hokanson, Lincoln County Fire Danger
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US stocks add more gains to their all-time high
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are adding to their records as Wall Street nears the finish of a second straight winning month. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday in its first trading after completing a stunning rebound from its…
Independent Notes: Town clerks, administrators are key to the success of a community.
I have covered so many town council meetings over the past four decades, I have lost track. When combined with other public meetings, a few thousand at a minimum. Most have been here in Star Valley, first with Afton and…
Teton Pass holds opening ceremony Monday
According to information provided by the WYDOT Teton County Facebook page, work on the Teton Pass are completing the paving aspect of the project with crews working on guard rails and a plan for an opening ceremony on Monday morning. …