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First grizzly bear sighting of 2023 in Jackson Hole area

Jackson Wyo., March 23, 2023 — Early in the evening on March 22, the first grizzly bear of 2023 was observed in Grand Teton National Park. As bears become active this spring, Bear Wise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to…

C. Shane Reese named Brigham Young University’s 14th president

The following is a release from the BYU Communications Department –  The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University has appointed C. Shane Reese as the university’s 14thpresident. Reese will succeed Kevin J Worthen, who has served as president since…

Afton man dies in plane crash near Casper; Natrona County officials have completed recovery

An Afton man has died as a result of a plane crash in Natrona County outside of Casper, Wyoming. Brett Dean Smith has been identified by his wife to SVI News. A formal release of the name is pending from…

Providers look to adapt as abortion outlawed

By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s sweeping abortion ban has taken effect, shuttering the state’s only abortion provider and forcing doctors to adapt while they await an emergency hearing on a lawsuit filed in…

(Photo Gallery) – Cokeville students perform ‘Footloose’

Cokeville High School performed ‘Footloose’ this past weekend. Here are a few photos from the show provided by Jan Moody.

One dead in crash near Kemmerer

KEMMERER, Wyo. — One person is dead and two more injured following a two-vehicle crash Friday in Lincoln County near Kemmerer. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a Dodge Grand Caravan exited US 30 at milepost 54…

Death penalty off the table in the trial for Lori Vallow Daybell

EastIdahoNews.com is the leading news agency in the nation for the Daybell case. This story is used with permission. For the latest and most comprehensive coverage of this saga, we encourage you to bookmark EastIdahoNews.com. –   ST. ANTHONY —…

Paige Anne, former Vocalist contestant from Idaho, is going to Hollywood.

A former contestant of SVI Media’s Vocalist singing competition is going to Hollywood. Paige Anne, 17 of Idaho Falls, appeared on American Idol Sunday night. Anne was given a no vote from Katy Perry, but yes votes from both Lionel…

Former Vocalist contestant to appear in upcoming episode of ‘American Idol’

This story courtesy EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission –  IDAHO FALLS — Paige Anne, a 16-year-old Idaho Falls High School student, recently took a huge step toward becoming a professional singer. The next episode of “American Idol” will…

1350 fentanyl pills, nearly 4 pounds of meth seized near Evanston

EVANSTON (WNE) — A Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 helped in the seizure of 1,349 M30 fentanyl pills and 3.89 pounds of methamphetamine Thursday evening at a gas station just outside Evanston. According to a WHP press release, Wyoming Division of…