Putnam/Rodenbaugh honored by Wyoming 4-H program
◆ Putnam is Outstanding Volunteer of the Year and Rodenbaugh is Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer. By Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Development UW Extension, Lincoln Co. Two Lincoln County 4-H Adult volunteer leaders have been awarded Wyoming 4-H District Awards. Ericka Putnam of…
How Hunting Helps the Environment
Hunters rarely feel the need to justify their passion. But it never hurts to issue a reminder about all the good they do. The great outdoors remains great in large part because enthusiasts are so dedicated to preserving it. You…
Senate President Dockstader updates community on legislative issues
Senate President, Dan Dockstader, was upbeat about the 66th legislative session this week in an interview with SVI news. All of the committees in both of the House and the Senate met and went over their assigned bills. “The speaker…
Governor Unveils Higher Education Initiative with New Approach and Collaboration between UW, Community Colleges
The following is a press release from the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a proposal for modernizing and refocusing Wyoming’s higher education system. The initiative, called the Wyoming Innovation Network (WIN),…
Idaho legislature seeks to rebalance power between legislative and executive branches
SVI’s Lisa Hillier spoke with Idaho Senator, Mark Harris, this week on issues the Idaho legislature is considering. Harris commented, “Well, last August the legislature held a special session on behalf of the governor. And during that session, the House…
Jackson stabbing case sent to district court
JACKSON (WNE) — Teton County Circuit Court Judge James Radda heard police testimony Jan. 14 that convinced him there is enough evidence for Riley Sills to be arraigned in felony court for a Dec. 30 alleged stabbing. Sills is in…
LDS First Presidency and Apostles receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Eight senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning in Salt Lake City. These leaders qualify for the vaccine in Utah because they are over the age…
No charges will be filed in Riverton shooting death
RIVERTON (WNE) — No charges will be filed in the November homicide that resulted in the death of Lisa Pitt, 39, of Riverton, Fremont County Attorney Patrick LeBrun said Friday. Pitt died of a “single perforating gunshot wound” to the trunk, according…
Mending fences: new group working to help migrating wildlife, one fence at a time
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — When Ken and Kathy Lichtendahl bought their property near Clark in 1994, they didn’t pay much mind to the fences built years or perhaps decades before. They had a…
Chance of A Lifetime: Williams rallies student body
Star Valley High School is a remarkable place. In 2016 its teams won ten state championships and were close to winning two more. It boasts exceptional drama and music programs. Last year, 19-20 the football, dance, hip-hop, dance jazz, and…