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The following is a press release from the Alpine Education Foundation

With great excitement and confidence, we welcome Dr. Alex Oliver to our community as Headmaster of the Wyoming Classical Academy – Alpine, whose leadership brings momentum, stability, and a bright future for education in our Valley.
Dr. Oliver brings more than a decade of experience in education, and is deeply committed to building strong school culture rooted in academic excellence, character development, and meaningful relationships, ensuring every student feels known, challenged, and supported.
We are also grateful to the Wyoming Community Foundation for their generous $10,000 grant, which provides immediate support for the Headmaster position and allows Dr. Oliver to step into leadership right away, strengthening our school community from the very start of his tenure.
As we look ahead to this new season, we invite our community to join us at our upcoming Gala – sponsored by Bank of Jackson Hole. This special evening celebrates the mission of the Alpine Education Foundation, which directly supports Wyoming Classical Academy – Alpine and helps advance our shared vision for a beautiful community where children and families can thrive.
Tickets are selling fast—reserve your seats today!
Dr. Oliver will begin working remotely part-time in February as he transitions to Alpine and will join the campus full-time in March.  Please join us in welcoming Dr. Oliver to Wyoming!

Wyoming just wrapped up its warmest winter ever, surpassing Dust Bowl records

March 4, 2026

• Snowfall records hit new lows and temperatures soared to new highs at almost every station in the state.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com From Lander to Sheridan, Laramie to Evanston and almost everywhere in between, the 2025-26 winter officially... Read More

Shoplifters face stiffer penalties

March 3, 2026

  CODY (WNE) — The penalties for misdemeanor theft were effectively doubled by the legislature last week. SF007 increased the maximum penalties for individuals convicted of stealing less than $1,000 worth of goods. The senate file raised the maximum imprisonment... Read More

House, Senate vote to approve state budget

March 3, 2026

    By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After hundreds of proposed amendments and several late nights in the Capitol this session, lawmakers have adopted a compromise 2027-28 biennium budget and sent it to... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Director Angi Bruce - Wyoming Game & Fish Department

March 3, 2026

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Vietnam Veterans to be Honored March 28 in Dubois

March 3, 2026

DUBOIS—Veterans, families, and community members are invited to gather March 28 for a full-day program honoring Vietnam veterans and welcoming them home with gratitude. The event, hosted by the National Museum of Military Vehicles in partnership with Wyoming PBS, the Wyoming... Read More

Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against Iran

March 3, 2026

By TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press Throughout his political career, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy: an ironclad partnership with the United States and a relentless diplomatic and covert battle against the... Read More

As Mideast conflict widens, US says attacks on Iran will last weeks and intensify

March 3, 2026

By JON GAMBRELL, MELANIE LIDMAN and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israeli and U.S. airstrikes pounded Iran in an escalating campaign that U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday would likely take several weeks. Tehran and... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Ru Rok - Town of Star Valley Ranch

March 2, 2026

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SVI Radio Interview: Rep. Scott Heiner (R-Green River) - Legislative Report

March 2, 2026

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Tickets now available for Farmers and Ranchers Benefit Concert

March 2, 2026

  Slated for March 20 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, the event features a concert with country artist Brenn Hill and a meal of Circle H Wagyu Beef. Hill is “looking forward to being back in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming”... Read More

Hegseth insists the Iran conflict is 'not endless' and declares, 'We fight to win'

March 2, 2026

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday spoke to widening concerns that the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran could spiral into a protracted regional conflict by declaring, “This is not... Read More

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "Here" by Mumford & Sons feat. Chris Stapleton

March 1, 2026

A song from the popular new album by Mumford & Sons is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. the E.P. titled Prizefighter was released February 20. The album includes songs already in the SVI Radio library,... Read More

Lady Braves roll to 4th straight team title; Aullman and Andrews win 2nd championships

February 28, 2026

The Lady Braves led wire to wire at the Wyoming State Wrestling Championships as they claimed their fourth straight team title with a total of 167.5 team points. Green River was second with 110.5 and Powell was third with 100.5. ... Read More

Parry is Star Valley's first 4-time champ as Braves place third

February 28, 2026

The Star Valley Braves capped off a strong State tournament with three individual state champions and a third place finish in the 4A classification and a team total of 181.5 points. Thunder Basin repeated as the team champion with 248... Read More

(Audio-Only) - State Wrestling Day 3

February 28, 2026

The Lady Braves will be looking to put the finishing touches on a fourth straight team title with three into the finals as well. The Braves will try and hang onto a spot on the podium as the Parry brothers... Read More

Independent Notes: With Alpine from the beginning.

February 28, 2026

    “If we want a good town, we must build good foundations. If we want strong communities, we must raise strong children. If we want a good future we must invest in the places that shape them.”  Meredith Leonard,... Read More

Day 2 State Wrestling Recap: Lady Braves lead by 50; Parry Bros. into the Finals

February 28, 2026

Day 2 of the Wyoming State Wrestling Championships have been completed and the Star Valley wrestling community has a combined six different grapplers into the finals in the boys and girls divisions.  The Lady Braves are in line to claim... Read More

(Audio Coverage) - Star Valley State Wrestling

February 27, 2026

The Lady Braves and Braves are in Casper to wrap their wrestling seasons and Friday night is the March of Champions and the semifinal round with athletes trying to punch their ticket into the finals. The semi-final round is scheduled... Read More

(Video) - Braves host Broncs in final home game

February 27, 2026

The Star Valley Braves have wrapped up the #1 seed in the 4A Southwest but will look to keep things rolling as they host rival Jackson on Friday night to wrap the regular season. Varsity tip-off time is scheduled for... Read More