Suspect in Kemmerer Child Homicide being held without bond
A Kemmerer woman is being held without bond following the death of a 5-year-old girl. Lincoln County Attorney Spencer Allred told SVI News that following her initial court appearance on Monday, November 28, the court has decided to hold Cheri…
Star Valley Health EMS anticipates funding gap
Star Valley Health EMS Director Bob Clark says it is seeing funding losses and is set to lose $1.1 million in the budget. He says they are continuously working with legislators and other government officials to see how funding can…
Kemmerer resident arrested and charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Child Abuse
A Kemmerer resident has been arrested and charged with Murder in the First Degree and Aggravated Child Abuse following the death of a child. Kemmerer City Police Chief Michael Kahre said at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Friday, November 25, officers…
South Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation (SLCEDC) announces a new Economic Development Liaison
The South Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation (SLCEDC) has announced Stephen P. Allen as having been selected to serve as the SLCEDC Liaison. The SLCEDCs’ purpose is to promote the economic development efforts of South Lincoln County and surrounding areas….
Independent Obituaries: November 23, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the November 23, 2022 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Lael Lee Hemmert was born…
Thayne Fire Department responds to chimney fire
The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department responded to a chimney fire at home in Star Valley Ranch early Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Toby Merritt said the department was paged to the home at about 12:30 a.m. According to Merritt the home’s…
Railroad strike risk concerns leaders
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Members of a major railroad union voted to reject a tentative contract deal, union leaders announced Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could shut down the country’s…
Lawmakers support permanent funding for suicide lifeline
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – The 988 system for suicide prevention and mental health crises is one step closer to having a permanent funding source in Wyoming. Members of the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint…
Late night crash knocks out power to Afton residents
A single vehicle accident was the cause of a power outage in the Afton area late Monday night. Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg told SVI News that around 11:35 p.m. a vehicle collided with a power pole in the area…
Christmas Tree Permits Available on the B-T
Western Wyo., November 21, 2022–Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase at district offices and online through Recreation.gov through December 31st. Details about where to cut and height restrictions may be found at Recreation.gov by searching “Bridger-Teton National Forest.”…