Concealed carry option new for this school year
On July 1, a new Wyoming law went into effect dissolving gun free zones in the state which includes school property. Once the law was passed by the Wyoming Legislature, districts from around the state have all had their…
Lincoln County enacts fire restrictions
Fire restrictions will go into effect at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19 throughout all of Lincoln County. The Lincoln County Commissioners, at the recommendation of the Lincoln County Fire Warden, signed a resolution stating that Stage One Restrictions will be…
Two small fires contained west of Palisades Reservoir
Two small wildfires west of Palisades Reservoir were reported and contained Monday, August 18. Both fires were burning in Bonneville County, Idaho. The Sulphur Fire near Poker Peak was contained to just .1 acre in size and was reported late…
No injuries reported in two-vehicle collision in Alpine
According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), a two vehicle collision took place at the Alpine junction on Monday morning with no injuries reported. The accident involved a 2020 Nissan Frontier pickup and a mid-80s Ford 2500…
SVI Radio Interview: LCSD#2 Superintendent Matt Erickson and Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson
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SVI Radio Interview: Lxi Weber, Star Valley Arts Council
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Independent Notes: Production opportunities have changed. Will local government and businesses respond?
On Tuesday morning, I sat in the historic Johnson County Courthouse in Buffalo for a Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee. The meeting followed another long night-run across this great state. This time, the news was good — at least…
Local music festival returns: Reggae in the Rockies set for September
Gray Bear Productions, founded by local Alpine couple Dave and Becka Walters, is gearing up for the eagerly awaited “Reggae in the Rockies” festival on September 5 and 6 at the Alpine 4-H Ranch. This annual event, which first launched…
Wyoming Game and Fish Monthly Update
Angi Bruce, director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, shared insights into the agency’s latest initiatives and challenges last week on the Weekday Wake-up. Speaking from the scenic Snowy Range and Cerro Madres, Bruce expressed her enthusiasm for the…
