Afton Fire Department responds to apartment fire Tuesday morning
The Afton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire shortly after 9:00 Tuesday morning, March 20. The apartment is located on Doyle Child Circle, off of Adams street. Residents in the building were evacuated with the help of…
Warmer weather, rain prompts flood warning in Star Valley this week
The National Weather Service’s Riverton, Wyoming office issued a statement this week regarding the potential of flooding in Star Valley. The statement reads that “Afternoon basin temperatures are expected to warm into the middle to upper 40’s Wednesday and Thursday…
(Video) Star Valley Medical Center to host CNA Training.
Star Valley Medical Center will once again host CNA training for those interested in entering the health care field. SVMC’s Joel Johnson spoke with SVI Media about the training and the scholarship options available through the program.
Wyoming News Briefs: March 19, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These statewide stories are part of this effort. • Teton County businessman pleads innocent in child porn case JACKSON (WNE) — The Teton County man charged with four felony counts…
State treasurer enters gov. race
By Joel Funk Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Months of speculation officially ended last week when Wyoming Treasurer Mark Gordon, a Republican, declared he intends to be the state’s next governor. Gordon kicked off a state…
Evanston school board first to adopt gun policy
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — In spite of confusion among the public, some staff members and even the trustees themselves about whether a third reading was necessary prior to final passage, the Uinta County…
Man arrested in Evanston after high-speed pursuit on I-80
Story courtesy of Jacob Kopfenstein, KSL.com. EVANSTON, Wyoming — A man was arrested near the Utah-Wyoming border Friday after police say he led them on a chase that reached triple-digit speeds. Lucas M. Odle, 25, was arrested on suspicion of…
One suspect in custody; arrest warrant issued for another in Our Valley Pharmacy burglary
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Rowdy Ford, 18, of Fairview WY in connection with the recent Our Valley Pharmacy burglary in Thayne WY. Ford is charged with burglary as well as other charges unrelated to the burglary. According…
New Pictures of Porcupine Slide in Greys River
Below are images take on Wednesday, March 14 of the Porcupine Landslide that has closed the Greys River Road from the point of the slide to Alpine. The slide occurred 17 miles up the river in mid February and continues…
Student arrested after threats and gun theft that led to lockout at Natrona County schools
By Seth Klamann Casper Star Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Police arrested a Natrona County student after a stolen handgun and threats touched off lockouts at schools throughout the Casper area on Wednesday morning. Three students were taken into custody and…