LDS Church Transfers 169 Missionaries Out of Nicaragua
Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff released the following statement on May 22: “Due to growing political instability in Nicaragua, the Church is in the process of transferring 169 missionaries out of that country. This includes 37 missionaries from the Nicaragua Managua…
Area law enforcement adding extra patrols from May 21 through Memorial Day
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is participating with area Law Enforcement agencies with extra patrols from May 21st through the Memorial Day Weekend to June 3rd on traffic enforcement looking for seat belt violations. This time of year becomes very busy…
Thousands urge Mead to delay grizzly hunt
By John Spina Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The National Parks Conservation Association delivered a petition with nearly 33,000 signatures to Gov. Matt Mead’s office Friday, calling on him to use his executive powers to delay, or…
LCSD #2 Board of Trustees continue discussion on concealed carry option
Look for more information on these stories in the May 16 edition of the Star Valley Independent. • Work continues as far as development of a policy and procedure allowing teachers to carry concealed firearms on school property and in…
Wyoming’s 2017 births were lowest in more than a decade
By Seth Klamann Casper Star Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange There were fewer than 7,000 babies born to Wyoming residents last year, the first time the birth total dropped below that level since 2005, according to the state Department of…
G&F Seeks Information on Greys River Elk Poaching
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking any information regarding a yearling cow elk that was illegally shot about one half mile up the Little Greys Road past its confluence with the Greys River Road. It is believed the…
Health coverage for thousands of state employees could be disrupted
By Joel Funk Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – Health care for thousands of state employees and their families could be disrupted if Cigna Network and Cheyenne Regional Medical Group don’t reach an agreement in less than…
Yellowstone opens gate for 2018
By Lew Freedman Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The grizzly bear frolicking along the Buffalo Bill Scenic Byway threw everyone off schedule. If you’re headed to Yellowstone National Park to view wildlife on the opening day of…
Star Valley drivers should expect delays as WYDOT repairs U.S. 89
The Wyoming Department of Transportation with contract crews from Lewis & Lewis Inc. along with HK Contractors will be milling and paving sections of roadway all over Southwest Wyoming. Crews will be working on US 89 in the Star Valley…
HEALTH TOPICS TUESDAY: Kelsey Bailey discusses filling open positions at Star Valley Medical Center
Star Valley Medical Center’s Kelsey Bailey joined SVI Media for Health Topics Tuesday to discuss what it takes to fill open positions at the medical center and it’s various locations. Bailey is the recruitment specialist for SVMC, which is the…