UW announces fall semester will be ‘traditional’
By Marissa Taylor Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming has decided to return to on-campus learning and activities this fall semester. UW was originally slated to make a final decision in June, but given…
Fishing and boating permit prices increase at Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming – Those wanting to go fishing and boating in Yellowstone National Park will notice an increase in permit prices. The increase went into effect March 24 and anglers can purchase permits onlinefor the upcoming season in addition to in-park…
Sales tax increase removed from school funding bill
By Kathryn Palmer Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A proposal to address a $300 million shortfall to Wyoming’s K-12 education funding model is headed to the Senate floor, but a sales tax hike won’t be a…
Elk feeding on refuge ends two weeks early
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The National Elk Refuge’s big rigs spewed out alfalfa pellets for the last time in 2021 on Monday, marking the end of a feeding season that has been…
Lincoln County with 28 active COVID-19 cases
As of 3 p.m. Monday, March 29, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 47,522, an increase of 371 cases over the 47,181 reported on March 22….
Fuscillo promotes virtual training for Wyoming Alzheimer caretakers
Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, called SVI’s Duke Dance this week to promote a virtual education conference for Wyoming residents April 15. Fuschillo has served as President & Chief Executive Officer of…
Superintendent Erickson explains his view on proposed education funding cuts
Superintendent Matt Erickson spoke with SVI media this week about the recently completed accreditation visit from the Wyoming Department of Education and explained his views on what the legislature is calling “ghost positions” and how they are planning to cut…
Lincoln County Opens COVID Vaccine Registration to Anyone 18 and Older
Lincoln County Public Health has opened pre-registration for the COVID-19 Vaccine to anyone age 18 and older. Public Health officials continue to vaccinate priority groups, but have reached the point where the demographics can now be expanded for registration. The…
New principal announced for Cokeville schools
The new principal for Cokeville schools was approved Wednesday night by the Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees. Kenneth Dietz will take over as principal for Cokeville Elementary and Cokeville High School beginning July 1. “It was a…
Warren retires after teaching Agriculture Ed for 33 years
◆ Thousands of hours outside the classroom have defined his legacy of dedication to student success. Dallas Warren has filled the role of Agriculture Education Teacher at Star Valley High School since 1988, which makes for 33 years of serving…