Forecasted Weather Allows for Pile Burning on Public Lands
Western WYO– Firefighters with the Teton Interagency fire management program plan to take advantage of changing weather conditions as we move into late fall and winter to burn slash piles created from fuel reduction projects on public land and…
Christmas Tree Permits on Sale at Bridger-Teton National Forest Offices
News Release from the Forest Service Bridger-Teton National Forest WESTERN Wyo., October 25, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest is selling Christmas tree permits from any of the Bridger-Teton National Forest District Offices which include the Kemmerer, Big Piney, Pinedale,…
Wyoming News Briefs: October 25, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. —————————————— Man charged in brother’s death DOUGLAS (WNE) — A Douglas man was charged last week with aggravated assault and second…
UW Survey Finds Increasing Support for Personal Marijuana Use
Wyoming residents have steadily changing opinions regarding the use and possession of marijuana, according to a new survey by the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC) at the University of Wyoming. Nearly half (49 percent) of Wyoming residents now say…
(Video) – 2018 Wyoming gubernatorial debate in Riverton: October 24, 2018
With the General Election coming up on November 6, the people of Wyoming will be electing a new governor with Matt Mead stepping down after two terms in office. Join SVI as Mary Throne (D), Mark Gordon (R), Rex Rammell…
(Video) – Meet the Candidates for North Lincoln County Hospital District Board of Trustees
SVI will be broadcasting live from the Greys River Room from Star Valley Medical Center as candidates for the North Lincoln Hospital District answer questions prior to the General Election on November 6. The event is scheduled to begin at…
(Video) – SVMC officials speak about the Alpine Urgent Care facilities
As part of a Star Valley Medical Center Health Topics Tuesday, COO Mike Hunsaker and provider Mark Larson speak about the Urgent Care facility in Alpine.
UW Considers Having More Students Live On Campus
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Secretary of state candidate says incumbent illegally holds office CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Libertarian candidate for Wyoming Secretary of State filed…
Japan presents opportunity for Powder River Basin coal
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Japanese power companies are looking for cleaner sources of coal and the Powder River Basin can fill that need. But Wyoming needs to continue researching and developing technology…
Pancake fundraiser planned for Kemmerer family
A fundraiser aiming to help a Lincoln County family battling cancer has been set for Wednesday October 24 at the Kemmerer Events Center. The event will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and will be for the Angie Hagler family who,…