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LCSD2 to honor military men and women on Veteran’s Day

Lincoln County District No. 2 will pay tribute to all military men and women on Veteran’s Day November 11th. Superintendent Matt Erickson says this is an opportunity to teach patriotism to the students. He said last year they made it…

International Cultural Exchange Services names new local coordinator

International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) welcomes DeAnna Starcer as a new Local Coordinator. “My family and I have lived in several states including Colorado, Montana and now Wyoming,” Starcer said. “We love it here as we are surrounded by mountains…

Park to allow volunteer hunters to help eliminate goats

By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Details are still fuzzy, but Grand Teton National Park will allow “qualified volunteers” to assist with the effort to eradicate 100 or so invasive mountain goats in the…

Wildfire Protection Coalition begins its work in the Alpine area

For Alpine Fire District Chief Mike Vogt the idea of wildfire is a scary one. “I am very concerned about the risk of wildfire to the communities we protect,” said Vogt. “As communities expand into the wildland interface our exposure…

Lincoln County Prevention talks attraction to/dangers of vaping

Vaping has come under a firestorm in recent weeks.SVI Media was able to talk with Lincoln County Prevention Specialist Brittney Ritter about vaping and why the practice is grabbing headlines around the nation. Below is the printed version of a…

Lady Braves honor seniors and raise funds to battle cancer during last home match

• @ Kelly Walsh and @ Rock Springs The Star Valley Lady Braves lived up to their #4 ranking over the weekend as they fell to #1 Kelly Walsh but defeated #5 Rock Springs to wrap up last weekend’s road…

84th Civil Support Team trains high, low and steep angle rescues with Star Valley Search and Rescue

The final days of September 2019 brought a unique opportunity to area first responders and community volunteers. The 84th Civil Support Team was in Star Valley to participate in some training exercises with the Star Valley Search and Rescue. “The…

Park Plan Aids in Conservation of Native Bighorn Sheep

  MOOSE, WY- The National Park Service has signed a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Mountain Goat Management Plan/Environmental Assessment at Grand Teton National Park. The purpose of the plan is twofold: 1) aid in the conservation of a…

(Video) – Heidi Ludwig speaks about being a cancer survivor

* Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment by Star Valley Health Heidi Ludwig is a cancer survivor and she shares her story and gives some advice to others as part of this week’s Health Topics Tuesday.

Details on the economic development grant Kemmerer will receive

Last month an announcement came Kemmerer City will receive an economic development grant from the Economic Development Agency, but now more details are coming out what that all entails. The city will receive $138,950 from the federal agency and matching funds…