Sheriff’s Office touts communication during events
Sheriff Shane Johnson spoke with SVI this week and commented several topics including the Willow Creek Fire and also the LOTOJA bike race. While extremely different in nature, he noted that communication with other entities before and during these events…
Alpine Charter School works with town on permitting process
The Alpine Education Foundation continues to move the Alpine Charter School forward after securing modular units for a site going through permitting during September with the Town of Alpine. “We are very excited. We have made a lot of headway…
Lady Braves go 4-4 at Border Wars
The Lady Braves volleyball team saw former conference teams, current classification squads and out of state powerhouses as part of the Evanston Border Wars this past weekend. At the end of two full days of action which included eight…
Willow Creek Fire remains at 73% contained
The Willow Creek Fire burning south of Smoot remained at 73% containment according to the most recent update from officials on Tuesday. The fire is at 4,066 acres in size. Forest officials are making a change in their philosophy for…
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson
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Willow Creek now 73% contained
Officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest are describing the Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot now at 73% contained on September 8, 2025. The size of the fire has remained unchanged for several days, holding steady at 4,065 acres. The…
Stake conference Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Afton Wyoming Stake Conference Recap
Provided by Lance Oviatt Afton Wyoming Stake Communications Director The Afton Wyoming Stake held its semi-annual conference on August 23 and 24, 2025. The conference was presided over by Elder Stephen J. Larson, an Area Seventy from Meridian, Idaho….
Salt River Symphony and Chorus issues call for musicians
The Salt River Symphony and Chorus are calling for musicians and vocalists to participate in several approaching performances. The Salt River Arts Society has scheduled a musical event at least once each quarter throughout the 2025-26 season. Instrumentalists are invited…
Willow Creek Fire now at 63% containment
Officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest are describing the Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot at 63% contained as of Saturday September 6. The fire has not changed in size in several days and still stands at 4,065 acres. The…
Braves rout Indians to match school’s winning streak record
The Star Valley Braves scored in all three phases of offense, defense and special teams as they broke open a road contest with the Preston Indians on Friday night, 56-14. The win was the 23rd straight for the program, matching…