Rok, Bitter and Lawson officially sworn in at Star Valley Ranch
• New mayor, councilmember and judge begin terms Ru Rok officially became the Mayor of the Town of Star Valley Ranch on Tuesday, February 4 after being sworn into office. The swearing-in ceremony took place during the Town Council meeting….
Avalanche closes Snake River Canyon
UPDATE: At 6:20 p.m. WYDOT reported that the slide had been cleared and the road has since been reopened. ORIGINAL: An avalanche has forced the closure of Highway 89 through the Snake River Canyon from Alpine to Hoback Junction. The…
House approves bill to distribute motor vehicle sales tax to state’s highway fund
GILLETTE (WNE) — Two bills with the purpose of increasing funding for the state’s highway fund have gone in opposite paths during the Legislative Session. One of the bills, House Bill 33, proposes taking the sales tax from motor…
SVI Radio Interview: Ryan Lyman, Afton Lincoln County Airport
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Senate: Homeowner property tax cut should be 25%, not 50%
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State senators have cut a measure to give all Wyoming homeowners property tax relief in half, after approving a 50% cut earlier this week. The Senate approved…
Degenfelder applauds federal Title IX announcement
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that the 2020 Title IX rules will be reinstated to replace the 2024 rules proposed by the Biden administration. The 2020 rules “better guarantee due process for students and…
Avalanche danger ‘High’ with warm and wet weather
The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche area for much of western Wyoming. “Heavy snow and strong wind have created very dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Slabs ranging from 1 to 3 feet in depth will be reactive…
2nd earthquake in three days rumbles near Thayne
A second earthquake has occurred west of Thayne, this time on Sunday evening. The United State Geological Service reports that the magnitude 3.0 quake took place at 10:03 p.m. Sunday, February 2. The location was roughly 2.5 miles of Thayne…
UW Extension Sheep Task Force to Offer Webinar Series on Predator Management
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 25, the University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Task Force is hosting a series of virtual webinars on predator management. The webinar series is free and open to the public. Sheep producers from across Wyoming and beyond are…
‘Growing up Osmond’ Star Valley resident shares family legacy
“Growing up Osmond” was a reality for one Star Valley resident. But a visit with him was less about celebrities and more about faith, family and fortitude. “I have always had a profound gratitude to be part of a family…