Investigation into murder/suicide continues in Star Valley Ranch
The investigation into an apparent murder/suicide in the Town of Star Valley Ranch continues this week. According to information provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Monday, November 4 a request for a welfare check came in to the dispatch…
Star Valley Health breaks ground in Alpine
Ground has officially been broken in the Town of Alpine on a new Star Valley Health facility. The preliminary dirt moving on the hospital’s property is in preparation for an official kick off to construction next spring. According to information…
SVI Media to broadcast state football games under new NFHS partnership
At the beginning of the 2019 high school football season, the Star Valley Braves were heavy favorites to repeat as state champs in Wyoming’s 3A class. The team is now just one win away from achieving their title goal as…
Open enrollment for health insurance goes from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15
2019 is coming to a close and that means paperwork is probably coming your way as open enrollment began November 1 and ends December 15. Kendal Erickson from Sharp Insurance in Afton, Wyoming says people will want to be aware…
Veterans Day honors planned
◆ Veterans to be recognized in a variety of ways. By Adam Mason and Sarah Hale SVI Media Monday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day. A number of community events and school assemblies have been planned to recognize veterans for their…
VFW preparing to send Christmas packages to Wyoming soldiers
VFW Post 4797 will be sending Christmas packages to Wyoming soldiers serving overseas. Commander Chuck Sutter is inviting area families and businesses to participate by donating items for the boxes or money to help cover postage costs. Gifts items could…
Food drive underway to benefit food banks in Thayne and Alpine
◆ Community food drive to continue through November 15. The Fall Food Drive is now underway to benefit the food banks in Thayne and Alpine. The drive is replacing the traditional Scouting for Food Drive traditionally held each October in…
SVHS student journalists/yearbook recognized for outstanding work
Students involved in the journalism and yearbook programs in Star Valley High School recently took part in a statewide competition in Riverton. The Star Valley students earned top honors in two different categories. “We have an annual convention, called the…
Some families opt for online education
For a decade now, families in Wyoming with school-age children have had online options for education. Wyoming Connections Academy (WYCA), Wyoming Virtual Academy (WYVA) and Acellus Academy are online public schools provided to Wyoming residents as an option for schooling…
Two dead in Star Valley Ranch shooting
The following is a news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday November 4, 2019 at 11:43 hours the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen requesting a welfare check on a couple that…