Wyoming State FFA officers visit Western Wyoming chapters
◆ “We are so excited to finally be in front of members and make those connections that we haven’t been able to make with current restrictions.” Wyoming State FFA Association has two officers currently touring chapters in Western Wyoming. Payton…
Independent Obituaries: February 3, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the February 3, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Heidi Lee Hepworth was…
Dietary sugar is a sweeter deal when consumed sparingly
◆ Studies indicate that American adults consume as much as 18 teaspoons a day in added sugars. By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator • The Scoop on Sugar Sugar seems to be a hot topic lately…
Safe transportation of students takes focus and dedication
◆ Sandi Martin runs the office at LCSD No. 2 Transportation Department. Sandi Martin has served the staff and students at Lincoln County School District No. 2 for five years where she runs the office at the Transportation Department. She…
Residents oppose Stewart Trail proposal
Residents living near the proposed development on Stewart Trail contacted Lincoln County Commissioners this week to voice their “opposition to the master plan for the BLM outlined by Lincoln County and Y2 Consultants.” They want to suggest a more reasonable,…
COVID takes a toll on local businesses
Danielle Roniger, owner of Allure Salon, has lost 8 weeks of work this year so far due to six weeks of her business being shut down and having to quarantine for a family member for another two. She has to…
Head-On crash reported early Wednesday morning
One person was transported to the hospital following a head-on collision on Highway 89 in the Snake River Canyon early Wednesday morning. The Wyoming Highway Patrol told SVI News that the crash occurred around 5:00 am at mile post 123…
LCSD No. 2 announces early retirement incentives
◆ The administration is examining scenarios and options to balance budget reductions with funding needs. In preparation for imminent budget cuts to education at the Wyoming state level, Lincoln County School District No. 2 School Board approved a staff reduction…
Legislator proposes consolidation of school districts
By Kathryn Palmer Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Facing massive cuts to the state’s K-12 schools budget, one lawmaker has proposed a bill to study the cost-saving benefits of consolidating Wyoming’s 48 school districts into 24….
Deaths of 28 more Wyoming residents tied to COVID
The deaths of another 28 Wyoming residents have been tied to COVID-19, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday. However, the department also reported that the number of active coronavirus declined slightly Tuesday with the reporting of fewer than 20…