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(Video) – SVMC discusses new aquatic therapy pool now open in Thayne

As part of a Star Valley Medical Center Health Topics Tuesday, SVI speaks with Jessica Hall who details the new therapy pool in the Thayne location.

Shopko to close all remaining locations, including Afton store

Shopko will begin to wind down operations and close all of it’s remaining stores, the company announced Monday. Shopko says in a statement that despite its best efforts, the company was unable to find a buyer for it’s business. As a…

You’re Invited to President Nelson’s 95th Birthday Celebration

Originally written on the Mormon Newsroom. If you asked those closest to him to choose one word to describe President Russell M. Nelson, you might be surprised at the variety of responses. Father. Patriarch. Scientist. Researcher. Servant. Friend. Songwriter. Physician….

Will wolves be delisted this time around?

Wolf management practices and the protected status of wolf populations in the Lower 48 states are again in the news this week. U.S. wildlife officials are planning to lift protections for gray wolves in the Lower 48 states. In November…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Updates Domain Names to Match Proper Name of the Church

Originally posted on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints website. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the name of the Church Latter-day Saints believe came by revelation from the Lord Jesus Christ Himself (see Doctrine…

Snowmobiler Dies in Avalanche Near Jackson Hole – Update

This story was originally posted on East Idaho News.com and used with permission. UPDATE: TETON COUNTY, Wyoming – The man who died in an avalanche on the north side of Togwotee Pass Monday has been identified as 27-year-old Dale Walter…

(Video) – Star Valley Medical Center’s Health Topics Tuesday

Each week SVI speaks with Star Valley Medical Center  to discuss an element of health care. This week it is Joel Johnson, President of the SVMC Foundation who spoke about upcoming events such as the Star Valley Half Marathon and…

Home explodes in Alpine Monday morning

A home and airplane hanger in Alpine is a complete loss after an apparent propane related explosion. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that the explosion occurred around 4:30 AM Monday morning on Alpine Circle near the airport.  The home…

Man in custody following Monday morning shooting at Casper hospital

Casper Police have detained a suspect following a shooting at Wyoming Medical Center Monday morning. The Casper Police Department released a statement saying that gunshots were heard inside the medical facility at 1:06 AM.  Upon arrival, officers located a male…

Teton Pass closes to allow for avalanche mitigation

The Bridger-Teton National Forest has issued a temporary closure of the Teton Pass area to human presence to allow the Wyoming Department of Transportation to do thorough avalanche control. “The temporary closure is necessary to provide WYDOT with a safe…