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UW Enrollment continues to grow

By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming’s enrollment continues to tick upward after one of the strongest years in the school’s history. “Across the undergrad platform in Laramie, at UW-C(asper), and online,…

Fire near Pocatello 60-percent contained

POCATELLO – Fire officials estimate the Rim Fire to be 873 acres, with little potential for further spread. The fire is 60 percent contained. Crews continue to focus operational efforts on enhancing and securing line on the east, north and…

Two bodies recovered after glider crash in Grand Teton National Park

The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming – Teton Interagency Dispatch was contacted at approximately 12 p.m. Saturday, June 9, about two individuals that did not return from a scenic glider ride that departed…

News Briefs: June 4, 2018

The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Prosecutor looks to dismiss charges in shooting death CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Laramie County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion Thursday afternoon…

Preston teacher charged with animal cruelty after allegedly feeding puppy to turtle

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. PRESTON — A Preston science teacher who allegedly fed a puppy to a snapping turtle was criminally charged Friday following an investigation by the state attorney general. Robert Crosland…

BYU-Idaho Spring 2018 enrollment grows on campus and online

The following is a news release from Brigham Young University-Idaho. REXBURG — Official spring semester enrollment totals for both on-campus and online students at Brigham Young University-Idaho show continued growth. Statistics released for Spring Semester 2018 show a total campus…

Killing of grizzly bear under investigation

According to Mark Gocke, Public Information Specialist for the Jackson & Pinedale Regions, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department received a report of a grizzly bear being shot in self-defense near Pinedale. Game & Fish officials confirmed an adult female…

WHP Trooper Assaulted on Traffic Stop

On May 31, 2018 a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle at milepost 92 on Interstate 80, just east of Green River for a speeding violation at approximately 07:45 a.m. While conducting the traffic stop, the trooper became suspicious of additional…

(Video) – Pinedale High School Graduation

SVI Media is pleased to partner with Pinedale High School and Sublette County School District #1 to broadcast the Pinedale High School Class of 2018 Graduation Ceremonies. This broadcast is made possible by the following sponsors: Black Mountain Rental The…

Kemmerer to host District 3 WYDOT open house

Kemmerer, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), District 3 Staff will be hosting a public open house June 7, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Lincoln Training and Events Center,  215 WY-233, on the 2018…