10-year-old boy injured by bear in Yellowstone National Park
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Around 10 a.m. Thursday, a family of four from Washington encountered a bear half mile up the Divide Trail, southeast of Old Faithful. The son, 10,…
Southwest Sports Preview: August 24 & 25
SVI Media is pleased to expand our footprint and endeavor to bring other regional communities great sports coverage in the 2018-19 school year. Radio broadcasts will take place under the SVI umbrella in Kemmerer, Cokeville and Montpelier with video coverage…
Rexburg ranks #4 in affordable cities for college students
Trying to work one’s way through college is becoming a more difficult concept. Most recently, a staff at Student Loan Hero compiled a list of cities where it is the easiest to attend school and pay as you go. Coming…
Car accident near Lusk claims Illinois man
On August 16, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 195 on US 18 near Lusk, Wyoming. At 10:32 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a two-vehicle collision. A 2014 Toyota Yaris was traveling northbound on…
North Eden fire now 13,763 acres; 50-percent contained
The North Eden fire burning in three states is currently 13,763 acres and 50% contained. Yesterday minimal fire activity occurred. Rain and cool temperatures helped firefighters secure line along the north and west flanks of the fire and prevent further…
New LDS chapel to be dedicated in Swan Valley; replaces meetinghouse that burned down in 2016
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SWAN VALLEY — A massive fire destroyed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Swan Valley in 2016. Since then the congregation has been looking forward…
Bells of Balangiga to return to Philippines?
By Austin Huguelet Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Historic church bells seized in the Philippine-American War and brought to Cheyenne more than a century ago may soon head back across the ocean. Defense Secretary James Mattis…
Wyoming News Briefs: Monday August 13, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE Yellowstone fire risk set at ‘very high’ JACKSON (WNE) — The risk of wildfire in Yellowstone National Park has been boosted…
Rabbit Foot Fire grows another 3,000 acres under Red Flag conditions
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. CHALLIS — The Rabbit Foot Fire continues to grow almost unabated due to extreme fire weather conditions in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The forest fire is now more than…