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Montpelier–A Family Town
Montpelier Mayor Jason Sharp recently sat with SVI Media to discuss what makes Montpelier, Idaho. Click here to listen to the full conversation. If you’re looking to feel at home this holiday season, be sure to visit Montpelier, Idaho. “What…
Dominican Republic MTC to Close in January 2019
The following is a press release from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Dominican Republic Missionary Training Center is closing next month, joining two other of the Church’s MTCs previously announced as closing effective January 2019. “This…
Snowfall and Wind Gust Totals from Wednesday’s Storm
Wednesday’s snow storm produced heavy snowfall, especially in the northern end of Star Valley, along with strong winds in southern Lincoln County and throughout Wyoming. Snow fell over western Wyoming Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. Less snow feel across southern…
Simpson recalls friendship with Bush
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In a eulogy to the nation’s 41st president on Wednesday, former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson remembered that while George H.W. Bush loved a good joke, his biggest fl aw…
Marriott Hotel Announces Security Breach
Marriott announced in a press release this weekend about a security breach that could have affected more than 500 million guests that have stayed at a Starwood Property On September 8, 2018, Marriott received an alert from an internal security…
WYDOT Warns About Phone Scam
The following is a press release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation The Wyoming Highway Patrol has recently been notified of a phone call scam circulating. Scammers are contacting the public stating a relative has been in a motor vehicle…
Education tax bill heads to Legislature
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill to increase education funding by raising property taxes on residential and industrial property will land in the Legislature early next year. Given the testimony the bill…
Officials work to determine next step with wasting disease
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The buck mule deer whose lymph nodes would ultimately test positive for chronic wasting disease went to the dump like any other roadkill. It took two weeks to…
Wyoming News Briefs: November 29, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Man sought in Colorado murder arrested in Powell POWELL (WNE) — A 22-year-old man reportedly walked into the Powell police station…