Numerous Interagency Resources Respond to New Fire Near Bridger Wilderness
JACKSON, Wyo., September 22, 2018 – A new fire—the Irish Fire—was located on the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest at approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 22. It is in remote, rugged terrain approximately 30 miles southeast of…
Roosevelt Fire now at over 29,000 acres
FIRE UPDATE – The Roosevelt fire burned actively throughout the night. Growth was primarily at the head creating tree torching and spotting. However, the fire is increasing in size in all directions. Windy conditions yesterday afternoon prompted single tree, group…
Wyoming News Briefs: September 19, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Competency evaluation ordered for man in mother’s death DOUGLAS (WNE) — The Glenrock man accused of murdering his mother last month…
Three Lincoln County football teams ranked in the latest Wyopreps.com poll
The latest rankings from the WyoPreps.com Coaches & Media Poll are out and for the first time in a long time all three Lincoln County high schools are ranked. In the 1A Class, the Cokeville Panthers are ranked #3 behind…
Evacuation ordered for Hoback Ranches due to Roosevelt Fire
Several fires are burning in the area and the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has ordered the evacuation of Hoback Ranches due to the Roosevelt fire. The SCSO announced via their Facebook page that the Red Cross is set up…
Grizzlies suspected in outfitter’s death killed; GoFundMe page set up
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange Photo: RYAN DORGAN/Jackson Hole Daily FILE/ JACKSON — The grizzly bears suspected of fatally mauling outfitter Mark Uptain were trapped and killed early Sunday near the elk carcass that caused…
(Video) – Kemmerer High School AD Phillip Thatcher
SVI Media caught up with Kemmerer High School Activities Director, Phillip Thatcher. Mr. Thatcher spoke about the status of the athletic programs at KHS and also the goals and direction of other activities within the school as the Ranger student…
Info sought in mule deer case
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking information relating to a doe mule deer that was illegally shot with archery equipment south of Afton. The deer was discovered on Sunday, Sept. 2, about a mile west on the Fish…
Judge delays grizzly hunt by two more weeks
U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen has again delayed the first grizzly bear hunt to be held in Wyoming in nearly 30 years. Data states that there are approximately 700 grizzlies in Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas. Judge Christensen…