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New “Move Over” law takes effect July 1

Wyoming Department of Transportation employees who work on the sides of the road will now be covered by the state’s new Move Over law. The new law goes into effect July 1 and requires that motorists move over for maintenance,…

Road improvements scheduled for Wickiup Road near Afton

The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest AFTON, Wyo., June 27, 2018 – The Greys River Ranger District will be taking advantage of the dry weather to complete much needed road improvements to the lower section of…

(Video) – Star Valley Medical Center’s Urgent Care

As part of a Health Topics Tuesday, SVI spoke with Heather with Star Valley Medical Center as she details the hospital’s urgent care facilities.

Crews looking for missing teenage swimmer near Teton Dam

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. MADISON COUNTY – Emergency crews are looking for a swimmer near the Teton Dam site. Bart Quayle with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office tells EastIdahoNews.com there is an active…

Info open house on Middle Greys Motorized Travel Project planned

The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will hold an informational open house on June 26. The purpose of the open house is to present information relating to the Middle Greys Motorized Travel Project. The open house…

Nominations sought for Wyoming’s K-12 Professional Judgement Panels

CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Board of Education is seeking Professional Judgment Panel (PJP) members. Qualified candidates are Wyoming citizens with an interest in Wyoming’s K-12 education system and include educators, parents, business representatives, and community members. The volunteer panel…

(Video) – SVMC previews this weekend’s Mountain Man Triathlon

Joel Johnson & Pamela Wolfley with Star Valley Medical Center spoke with SVI as part of a Health Topics Tuesday about the benefits of the hospital’s involvement with events such as the Mountain Man Triathlon. The Mountain Man Triathlon is…

Wyoming tops the list for road trip destinations

Despite higher fuel prices and increased traffic to escape cities, AAA estimates that 64-percent of American families will hit the road this summer for recreation and according to WalletHub.com, the top destination is the Cowboy State. Using criteria such as…

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LDS Church to significantly alter hymn book; asks for original submissions

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will significantly revise its hymnbook and children’s songbook and is asking members and nonmembers to submit original music for consideration. “We recognize the power that sacred music has…

Newsmakers: John Groberg looks back on his life, time in Tonga and talks about new movie

This article courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission In this edition of East Idaho Newsmakers, Nate Eaton speaks with John Groberg. Groberg was born and raised in Idaho Falls before being called to Tonga as a missionary…