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…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 7, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Cheyenne secures commercial flights CHEYENNE (WNE) — American Airlines, marketed as its subsidiary American Eagle, will provide once-daily nonstop service between…
Fire near Soda Springs closes U.S. 30 in both directions
SODA SPRINGS — Caribou County dispatch confirms there is a wildfire burning near Soda Springs. Caribou County and neighboring counties are working together to contain the fire. Details surrounding the cause have not yet been determined, but U.S. Highway 30…
Website ranks CEI best community college in America
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. IDAHO FALLS — A national financial website has ranked the College of Eastern Idaho as the best community college in the country. SmartAsset analyzed data on 798 two-year institutions…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 6, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Man accused of harassing bison arrested CASPER (WNE) — Authorities have arrested a man they say was caught on tape harassing…
Hams Fork Fire Starts near Kemmerer
KEMMERER, Wyo., August 3, 2018 – The Hams Fork Fire was discovered on the Kemmerer Ranger District at 2:00 p.m. today. The 3-acre fire is burning in timber with some isolated single-tree torching. The fire is 3-miles west of the…