RIDE — Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education launched
• Former Rep. Evan Simpson on the team. Lincoln 1, Kemmerer chosen for launch. The education program is called RIDE — Reimagine and Innovate the Delivery of Education initiative. The program was announced in May of 2021 and is designed…
Horse rider dies in East Idaho after being struck by semi
A person riding a horse on a highway in eastern Idaho has died after the rider and horse were struck by a semi. The Idaho State Police Department said the crash occurred at 8:23 p.m. Monday, September 18 along Old…
Body found near Ririe Reservoir
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office – Late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Ririe Reservoir to a report of a deceased person found in a vehicle. The reporting party…
Friday Night Football recap
It was an interesting set of results for the teams in the SVI Media footprint on Friday. The most intriguing finish came in Lovell as the unranked Bulldogs, fresh off a loss in Cokeville which knocked them out of the…
Independent Notes: A new Jewish Community Center
—— My travels this week included a visit with our Jewish neighbors for a celebration Sunday night in Jackson. Years of preparation came together as comments were offered and gold shovels turned dirt signifying the ground breaking for Mikvah &…
Wyoming is killing Colorado’s wolves, again, and the state’s keeping it secret
• Wyoming officials say they’re muzzled, citing statute that protects the identity of those who legally kill wolves as grounds for not sharing any information with the public or even officials south of the state line. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com…
Seidel, UW leaders present State of the University address
By Rachelle Trujillo Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel spoke on issues pertaining to the university and its goals during a State of the University address Wednesday in the Wyoming Union Ballroom….
Cool heads defused ‘active shooter’ standoff
• Officers credit probation supervisors for de-escalating dangerous situation in Spring Gulch. By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Kelsie Bishop had just put her two sons to bed and laid her head on the…
How to wrangle Grand Teton crowds? Park seeks public input.
• As visitation grows, GTNP is looking for input on how users view management instead of proposing specific plans like timed-entry or park reservations. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Grand Teton National Park visitation doubled over the last three decades, reaching…
Partial Closures to Begin at Fremont Lake Campground
The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will temporarily close portions of the Fremont Lake Campground September 11, 2023, through the completion of operations. The temporary closure is to remove hazard trees created by the Douglas-fir Beetle. The…