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Grand Teton National Park receives huge legacy gift

JACKSON, WY, JULY 26, 2022—Grand Teton National Park Foundation received an unexpected legacy gift of nearly $2 million from a passionate conservationist and filmmaker—Myrna Berlet. This extraordinary gift will support the Foundation’s ongoing partnership work with Grand Teton National Park…

Jackson attorneys sue to block Wyoming abortion ban

By Evan Robinson-Johnson and Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A lawsuit filed Monday seeks to halt Wyoming’s abortion ban from going into effect Wednesday, arguing that the ban violates the state constitution and women’s…

Funeral services for Shane Robinson

Funeral services for Shane Robinson will take place Friday July 29, 2022 in the Smoot LDS Chapel at 11 am. A night viewing will be held on Thursday July 28, 2022 from 6-8 pm at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and…

Lincoln County Clerk reminds voters of new Voter ID Law before primaries begin in August

Lincoln County Clerk April Brunski joined SVI to remind the community of the new Voter ID Law and discussed election integrity. The Wyoming State Legislature passed the law, and it went into effect last year. She says she wants to…

Afton Food Pantry Fundraiser to be held behind SVI parking lot Thursday July 28th from 11-1

The Afton Food Pantry is joining with SVI to hold a fundraiser Thursday July 28, from 11-1 in the parking lot behind the SVI building. The event will be a BBQ where hamburgers, chips, and drinks can be purchased for…

Funeral services for Robert G Hyde

Funeral services for Robert G Hyde will take place Tuesday July 26, 2022 at 11 am at the Meadows LDS Chapel. A night viewing will take place on Monday July 25, 2022 at Schwab Mortuary in Afton from 6-8 pm…

Ever Editing has a way with words

◆ “…Your first and last stop for fantastic–and affordable– editing.” Seeing a blank page in front of you can be extremely intimidating. Luckily, it’s neither difficult nor geographically challenging to find help. Currently living in Afton with her husband and…

Senate Declares July 23 the National Day of the American Cowboy

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a tribute to the hard-working men and women that helped establish the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 23, 2022, the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution, which the Senate passed…

Wyoming gas prices, above U.S. average, stir various theories

By Jonathan Make Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE —When it comes to what people pay at the gas pump for a gallon of regular unleaded or of diesel fuel, there may be as many theories about why…

Memorial service for George Kennington

Memorial services for George Kennington will take place on Saturday July 30, 2022 with visitation taking place from 11-11:55 at the Grover LDS Ward Chapel. A visitation will also take place on Friday July 29, 2022 from 6-8 pm at…