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Injunction to block killing of grizzlies on Upper Green rejected

◆ Conflict has been chronic, with 527 cattle confirmed killed by bears between the 2010 and 2018 grazing seasons. By Mike Koshmri Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Thousands of domestic cows paired up with their calves…

High Valley Dermatology coming to SV Health in Alpine

◆ Dr. Miner and Dr. Sewell will provide services for Star Valley area patients. High Valley Dermatology will is opening this week at the Star Valley Health Clinic in Alpine. The practice is based in Idaho Falls and is expanding…

Uinta County has the third-highest COVID count in Wyoming

Uinta County now has had more confirmed cases of COVID-19 than Teton County despite the latter jumping out as one of the most infected counties in March and April. Since then Teton County’s numbers have tapered and stalled (86 while…

Man sent to prison for sexually abusing teen but maintains he did ‘not commit the crimes’

This story comes courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com For more details on this story which have been reported by EIN, please CLICK HERE to be taken to their site. REXBURG — A convicted felon formally living in Sugar City will spend time…

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Thursday sees highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases

Wyoming on Thursday saw the largest single-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases since the illness was first detected in the state. The Wyoming Department of Health said 36 new cases were reported in Campbell, Fremont, Laramie, Natrona, Park, Sheridan, Sweetwater,…

Nothing to be sheepish about with 4H

◆ Calvin Parsons like to raise sheep. Nine-year-old Calvin Parsons is in his second year raising sheep as his 4-H project for the Lincoln County Fair. “I like sheep because they are soft and warm,” said Parsons. “This year I…

Students likely to head back to the classroom August 24, 2020

◆ District optimistic classroom learning will get underway as scheduled. As discussions continue around the state relating to COVID-19, Lincoln County School District 2 is moving forward with the idea that students will return to the classroom as planned in…

Alpine continues with plan to protect homes

◆ Community education efforts ongoing. “I am very concerned about the risk of wildfire to the communities we protect,” Alpine Mike Vogt told SVI Editor Sarah Hale in 2019. “As communities expand into the wildland interface our exposure increases.” At…

Confirmed coronavirus total tops 1,000

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Wyoming since the illness was first detected in the state in mid-March topped the 1,000 mark Wednesday. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, reported 24 new cases had been…

Afton PD identify bathroom vandals

—————— The Afton Police Department and Chief Jason Romberg stated via the Town of Afton Facebook page that they have identified those they feel are responsible for destroying toilets and vandalizing multiple bathroom facilities sometime over this past weekend. VANDALS…