WYDOT announces automated VSL pilot program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is announcing an innovative pilot program to semi-automate Variable Speed Limit signs this winter in an effort to increase safety and to accommodate for Wyoming’s quickly-changing weather conditions. Typically, VSL changes are prompted by…
Housing is a challenge in latest bank report
◆ ‘We’ll solve this, Star Valley has a bright future…we solve problems.’ Bank of SV CEO Rod Jensen. The Bank of Star Valley has released it’s annual report and one area the valley will need to focus on is the…
Forest Service Plans to ignite controlled burn today in Strawberry area
The Forest Service is planning to ignite a controlled burn Wednesday on Unit 9 of the Star Valley Front Vegetation Project. The Star Valley Front Vegetation Treatment Project is located east of Star Valley and consists of a 64,612 acre…
Sheriff’s Office asks for public help finding Greys River hunters suspected of assault
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of multiple hunters involved in an altercation over the weekend to contact police. Sheriff Shane Johnson said the incident occurred on October 15 when the Sheriff’s Office…
Two moderates vie for seat vacated by Leg’s only independent
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com The 66th Wyoming Legislature was made up of 79 Republicans, nine Democrats and just two members from a minor party or with no party ties. One of those was Rep. Marshall Burt (L-Green River), a Libertarian…
White Cane Safety Day is October 15
The following is a release from the Wyoming Council of the Blind – Tom Lealos, Vice President Wyoming Council of the Blind The use of long sticks and staffs by blind and visually impaired pedestrians has evolved over the years. They…
County to Test Emergency Warning Sirens on Tuesday
Teton County Emergency Management will be testing outdoor warning sirens on Tuesday October 18, 2022. Emergency Management personnel will visit siren locations in Teton Village,Teton Pines, downtown Jackson, Gregory Lane, Adams Canyon, and Hoback Junction to test the sirens to ensure they…
WYDOT will be striping in Jackson area
Jackson, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from S & L Industrial will be striping roads this week on WYO 22 during the day and in the town of Jackson, possibly during nighttime hours. Crews began…
Trial date set for rest stop murder suspect
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – By Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS – The trial date for a man accused of murdering another man at a rest stop near Ririe has been set. Randy…
Lower Valley Energy and state agencies working to solve employee housing quandaries
◆ Housing prices turning people away from region. Housing continues to be a big issue for many whether it’s a matter of cost or availability. Recently a story by the Jackson Hole News & Guide through the Wyoming News Exchange…