Lincoln County with 28 active COVID-19 cases
As of 3 p.m. Monday, March 29, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 47,522, an increase of 371 cases over the 47,181 reported on March 22….
Chairman of Oyster Ridge Music Festival remains hopeful to have event this year
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancelation of the Oyster Ridge Music Festival, but Chairman Thomas Lively is hopeful the event will be able to happen this summer. It held its 25th annual event in 2019 which was the last time…
House Representative Evan Simpson gives updates on marijuana bills and gas tax increase bill
House Representative of District 21, Evan Simpson, says with the session coming to a close soon the two marijuana bills that were considered did not make it out of the House and the gas tax increase is dead, but the…
Lincoln County Commissioner Robert King talks changes and projects for the county
Lincoln County Commissioner Robert King joined SVI to discuss various changes and projects the county will want to be aware of. Refinance of Jail Bonds King says this is something that has been worked on for quite a while. The…
Fuscillo promotes virtual training for Wyoming Alzheimer caretakers
Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, called SVI’s Duke Dance this week to promote a virtual education conference for Wyoming residents April 15. Fuschillo has served as President & Chief Executive Officer of…
Superintendent Erickson explains his view on proposed education funding cuts
Superintendent Matt Erickson spoke with SVI media this week about the recently completed accreditation visit from the Wyoming Department of Education and explained his views on what the legislature is calling “ghost positions” and how they are planning to cut…
Braves ride Nelson’s hat-trick to road win
◆ Rock Springs hosting Star Valley this weekend. Plenty of sadness was expressed about missing certain events due to COVID-19, but the athletes of last spring lost an entire season. For Star Valley Soccer, the 2019 version was one of…
Average Gas Prices Climbing
◆ Cost per gallon approaching highest price since 2018. It is normal to see fuel prices increase heading into the spring and summer months. 2021 prices, however, appear to be rising earlier and faster. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price…
Marijuana, fuel tax, seat belt bills die in Legislature
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With about a week and a half left in the Wyoming Legislature’s general session, a slew of bills addressing everything from marijuana to seat belt use failed due…
Lincoln County Opens COVID Vaccine Registration to Anyone 18 and Older
Lincoln County Public Health has opened pre-registration for the COVID-19 Vaccine to anyone age 18 and older. Public Health officials continue to vaccinate priority groups, but have reached the point where the demographics can now be expanded for registration. The…