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(Audio) – Highway 89 in Afton closed due to gas leak

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office closed off a portion of U.S. Highway 89 north of Afton on Thursday afternoon at approximately 12:30 p.m. due to a gas leak. Traffic was being diverted off the highway at Kennington-Burton Rd. to Rulon…

Fire danger rises to “Moderate” in the area

The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. WESTERN WYOMING – Teton Interagency fire managers announce the fire danger rating has been elevated to moderate for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge,…

(Video) – SVMC Health Topics Tuesday

Every week as part of the Weekday Wakeup on Swift 98.7 FM & Black Mountain Country 1210 AM, Star Valley Medical Center teams up with SVI to highlight health care in the area. This week we spoke with Tori Probst…

(Photo Gallery) – 2018 Afton Freedom Festival

Here are a few shots that SVI captured during the weekend of fun.

(Audio) – Lower Valley Energy customers enjoy nation’s lowest rates

SVI caught up with Fred Brog, Chairman of Board for Lower Valley Energy as he detailed the great lengths that the local co-op goes to ensure low rates. As of their most recent meeting over the weekend, LVE customers have…

New “Move Over” law takes effect July 1

Wyoming Department of Transportation employees who work on the sides of the road will now be covered by the state’s new Move Over law. The new law goes into effect July 1 and requires that motorists move over for maintenance,…

Road improvements scheduled for Wickiup Road near Afton

The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest AFTON, Wyo., June 27, 2018 – The Greys River Ranger District will be taking advantage of the dry weather to complete much needed road improvements to the lower section of…

Man falls to his death in Grand Teton National Park

The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming — Grand Teton National Park rangers have recovered the body of a climber on the east face of Teewinot Mountain on the afternoon of June 25. The…

Balow defends high per-student spending

By Kylie Mohr Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exhange JACKSON — Numbers recently released in a U.S. Census Bureau report show that Wyoming spends more per pupil than its neighbors and most of the country, but that funding is…

Funeral services for Debra Smith

Funeral services for Debra Smith will take place Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. A viewing will take place from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. prior to the service.