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Trial unlikely in UW gun ban case

By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Only the Legislature, not state agencies, can restrict gun rights in Wyoming, Laramie attorney Jason Tangeman is arguing in a lawsuit against the University of Wyoming. Tangeman is now…

Public records bill heads to the Legislature

By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The efforts of state lawmakers and stakeholders in the past year to craft a new public records law has finally borne fruit. But the inclusion of serious penalties…

Afton Police Department investigating alleged child abuse

By Sarah Hale, SVI Media The Afton Police Department is actively investigating an incident of alleged child abuse. The case involves a six-month-old infant. According to information provided by Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg, in the late afternoon hours of…

Wyoming News Briefs: November 20, 2018

The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. State asks judge to throw out public records case CHEYENNE (WNE) – Attorneys for the Wyoming State Auditor’s Office want a…

(Video) – Star Valley Medical Center’s Health Topics Tuesday

Dr. Jason Sharp is new to the SVMC Family of Physicians and has a fellowship in sports medicine. SVI caught up with the newest member of the medical center for this week’s Health Topics Tuesday.

WHP unites with law enforcement to educate public about the Move Over law

Motorists moving over for law enforcement, emergency, maintenance and other types of vehicles parked on the side of Wyoming highways and interstates are not only abiding by the law but are also keeping their fellow citizens safe. On Nov. 8,…

Wyoming takes on marijuana and prescription drugs behind the wheel.

The Governor’s Council on Impaired Driving (GCID) is sponsoring The “New” DUI, a public awareness campaign that will spread the message that driving under the influence of marijuana and some prescription drugs is dangerous, detectable and consequential. According to the…

2018 General Election Sample Ballot

SAMPLE BALLOT 2018 GENERAL VOTING LOCATIONS SD (1) sample ballot candidates general 2018 (2)

5G is coming and you should definitely care

Over the next year or so, wireless technology is going into turbo speed. Every major service provider is fighting to be the first to spread 5G across America.