2018: Year in Review
Fifteen elk fell through the ice on the Palisades Reservoir Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. The incident, just across from the Alpine area elk feedgrounds, drew the attention of passing motorists on U.S. Highway 89 who stopped to…
Community scout troops gaining ground, info meeting set for Etna
Efforts are underway to organize community scout troops. Community Troop 1307 and Community Pack 1307 will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Etna Community Center. “The purpose of…
Mission Boundaries Change for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the creation of four new missions and boundary realignments for 12 missions. With these changes, beginning July 1, 2019, there will be 399 missions worldwide. The following four missions will…
Wyoming Snowmobiler Death Report
An avalanche has claimed the life of Wyoming snowmobiler. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office reports 31-year-old Dustin LaPant of Rock Springs died after being buried in an avalanche in the Horse Creek area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest on December…
Snow & Wind Totals from Tuesday Night/Wednesday Morning Storm
Recent snowfall totals across western Wyoming were underwhelming from the recent storm, but it was a different story for the wind. The National Weather Service originally predicted 3-4 inches of snowfall in Star Valley Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. However,…
(Video) – Star Valley Medical Center Health Topics Tuesday
Today Dave Johnson with Star Valley Medical Center Therapy Services discusses home therapy options from the hospital.
Las Vegas to break ground on memorial park in remembrance of Officer Beck
The ground breaking for a new park in honor of fallen Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Alyn Beck will take place Tuesday, Dec. 18. The City of Las Vegas said the ground breaking event for the Officer Alyn Beck Memorial…
Wyoming News Briefs: December 17, 2018
SVI is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. More groups appeal grizzly ruling JACKSON (WNE) — Wyoming now has some company in its decision to fight a judge’s September decision that restored…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Announces Age Change for Ordination
In a press release form the Church Dear Brothers and Sisters: We desire to strengthen our beloved children and youth through increased faith in Jesus Christ, deeper understanding of His gospel, and greater unity with His Church and its…
Singing with the angels – local girl to be part of Tabernacle Choir
Sadie Lewis Durrant has been singing since she was a youngster. “I have always loved music,” she said. “I wanted to be an opera singer since before 4th grade!” For Durrant, music provides a way to communicate emotion and connect…