Driver Services locations in Thayne, Jackson adjusting hours in 2022
The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Driver Services office in Thayne will be adding additional days of service in the new year to better serve the people of northwest Wyoming. Starting January 3, the Thayne location will operate Monday through Friday…
Funeral services for Simpson
Funeral services for Ivy Simpson will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 12 noon in the Thayne LDS Church. A viewing will take place prior to the services from 10-11:45 am.
Bedford resident identified in fatal crash
A Wyoming driver was killed and another injured in a head-on crash near Star Valley Ranch early Monday morning, the Wyoming Highway Patrol says. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. near milepost 105.4 on U.S. 89. Sgt. Jeremy Beck says…
Afton Fire Department responds to attic fire
The Afton Volunteer was dispatched to a home fire on Lincoln Street in Afton at roughly 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 23. Afton Fire Chief Dennis McDonald told SVI News the fire started in the attic. Firefighters were able to…
Legislators look to exempt outfitters from lodging tax
By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Backcountry outfitters and guides had long been exempted from Wyoming’s statewide lodging tax, but those days are no more. Under the new lodging tax passed in 2020, these entities…
Holy Family Catholic Church finishing up two fundraiser raffles
Time has almost run out for those wishing to purchase raffle tickets for two fundraisers hosted by the Holy Family Catholic Church in Thayne. 100% of the proceeds from the raffles will benefit local community members in need. The raffles…
Fatal accident occurs Monday morning on Highway 89 near Wolf Den
Driver fatigue is being investigated as the possible cause of a fatal accident that occurred on Highway 89 near the Wolf Den south of Etna Monday morning. The responding officer with the Wyoming Highway Patrol told SVI News that that…
Etna home lost in Saturday fire
A home in Etna is a complete loss after catching fire on Saturday evening. The house was a mobile home located near the Star Valley Community Center in Etna. Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt said both Thayne and Alpine Volunteer…
Local schools on alert following nationwide threats on TikTok
The following is a letter to parents from LCSD2 Superintendent Matt Erickson and district administration. This letter was posted to the district’s website on Thursday, December 16. Dear Families, LCSD#2 has become aware of a troubling post that has been…
USDA Expands Access to Four Key Loan Programs
USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced the Department is expanding access to four loan guarantee programs that provide funding to help rural communities create jobs and improve local infrastructure. This expansion continues the Department’s regulatory reforms to…