Idaho man charged with driving 132 in park pleads not guilty
JACKSON (WNE) — A man accused of driving more than 130 mph in Grand Teton National Park appeared in federal court Friday and was charged with 10 misdemeanors. Jessie James Perry, 37, of Rigby, Idaho, was charged with reckless driving,…
Funeral service for David Wager
Funeral services for David Wager will take place Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 12 noon in the Grover Ward Chapel. A viewing will take place from 11-11:45 am prior to the service at the church.
Osmond and Afton Elementary schools set to expand
Contracts have been signed for classroom additions to the Afton and Osmond Elementary schools. Both schools have shown significant student growth in recent years as the population increases in Star Valley. Acknowledging construction supply challenges, Lincoln County School District No….
Star Valley Half Marathon: Run for a Cause
◆ After losing a loved one, the Kunz family started a half marathon to help other families through difficulties. By Breanna Call SVI Media On October 10, 2009, Jeremy Kunz was tragically killed by a drunk driver. This devastating loss…
County Assessor: “substantial increases” coming for area property tax
◆ Most sales coming from out-of-state purchases. Property sales in north Lincoln County have been setting new records in the past year. “We have had more sales, than in the 32 years that I have been in this office,” Lincoln…
Former Star Valley Resident Publishes Children’s Book
What do you do if you can’t find the children’s book you are looking for? If you are one former Star Valley mom, you write it yourself. Mykell Wilson (Thompson) comes from a wrestling family. Her three younger brothers have…
$75,000 grant to assist import-impacted small manufacturers
As of April 2022, TAAF has funding opportunities for a limited number of Wyoming manufacturers, with applications for grant funding currently being accepted on a first come, first served basis. The Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program is a…
Skier rescued off Mount Owen
JACKSON (WNE) — A backcountry skier who spent the night on the East Prong of Mount Owen was rescued by helicopter Friday morning in a short-haul operation by Grand Teton National Park rangers and Teton County Search and Rescue. The…
Lineups and dates given for Oyster Ridge Music Festival
Organizer of the Oyster Ridge Music Festival Thomas Lively says the lineups and dates are all set for the event coming July 22-23 in Kemmerer. He says he finalized most of this information during Christmas time, but there are hoops…
Job opportunities available with Star Valley Health
Recruiter Specialist Kelsey Bailey from Star Valley Health joined SVI to discuss possible job opportunities with the company and exactly what they may be looking for. She says the pandemic has changed the way the workforce not only looks for…