Cause of crash at Afton business remains under investigation
The Afton Police Department is investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday, August 9. Chief Jason Romberg told SVI News that the driver, identified as Afton resident Craig Sessions, was traveling southbound when for an unknown reason he…
COVID on the downswing as monkeypox response ramps up
JACKSON (WNE) — The Teton County Health Department has shifted attention to monkeypox as containing COVID-19 becomes less of a priority. “It’s not that we don’t want to stop the containment of [COVID], but what we really want to stop…
Two pedestrians killed while crossing Highway 89 in Thayne
Two pedestrians were struck and killed while crossing Highway 89 in Thayne Friday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 10:20 p.m. on August 12. The responding officer with the Wyoming Highway Patrol told SVI News that the two men left…
Judge blocks abortion ban
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Ninth District Court Judge Melissa Owens decided Wednesday that Wyoming’s abortion ban potentially “transgresses” the state Constitution, meriting a halt on its enforcement until a lawsuit challenging the…
Fire risk reduced to moderate; officials urge diligence
Western Wyo., August 10, 2022 —Teton Interagency Fire managers have adjusted the fire danger rating to moderate for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. A moderate fire danger rating…
In a first for Wyoming, national endorsements shape down-ballot races
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Dan Dockstader has been around Wyoming’s political block between his 36 years at the Star Valley Independent, which he publishes, and his 16 years in the Wyoming Legislature,…
Thayne Senior Center Is “Bursting at the Seams”
◆ Attend their fundraising dinner to raise money for a much-needed, larger center. By Breanna Call The Thayne Senior Center is teeming with seniors. And why wouldn’t it be? Melinda Pebbles, the director of the center, is focused on growing…
Peace Officer Foundation providing equipment for first-responders
◆ Look for the LC Sheriff’s booth at the Fair. With all the many foods and wares found at the Fair it might not sound all that interesting to stop by the booth staffed by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office….
Dillon Herman Named Alpine Game Warden
JACKSON- Game Warden Dillon Herman recently transferred from Lovell to serve as the Alpine Game Warden. Herman will cover a district between Afton Game Warden James Hobbs to the south and Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash to the north. The…