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Fighting the Willow Creek Fire requires team training and experience

Daily organizational meetings were key to the increased containment percentages on the 4,066 acre Willow Creek Fire south of Star Valley in the past two weeks. Management of the fire came  under the direction of a trained fire fighting team,…

SVI Radio Interview: Dave Eskelsen, Rocky Mountain Power

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Welding students build metal fabrication business

  Two Star Valley High School welding students have launched a metal fabrication business in which they create customized items such as fire pits and planters for the public. Their passion for welding is taking them to the next level…

Sheriff’s Office touts communication during events

Sheriff Shane Johnson spoke with SVI this week and commented several topics including the Willow Creek Fire and also the LOTOJA bike race. While extremely different in nature, he noted that communication with other entities before and during these events…

Alpine Charter School works with town on permitting process

The Alpine Education Foundation continues to move the Alpine Charter School forward after securing modular units for a site going through permitting during September with the Town of Alpine. “We are very excited. We have made a lot of headway…

South Lincoln Hospital District celebrates 65 years Tuesday night

“We have a big celebration” Michelle Pollard said of tonight’s celebration in Kemmerer to honor South Lincoln Hospital District’s 65th Anniversary. The event will be held in the Archie Neil Park from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. “Back…

Body of missing missing Minnesota man recovered in Jackson Lake

MOOSE, Wyo.— On Sunday, September 7, 2025, nonprofit search and recovery organization Bruce’s Legacy located a body believed to be Wesley Dopkins in Jackson Lake. On Monday, September 8, Bruce’s Legacy successfully recovered the remains. Dopkins, of St. Paul, MN, has…