SVHS students attend Model UN event
• Students acquire confidence as they learn collaboration, respect and diplomacy. Nine Star Valley High School students attended the Model UN event At Jackson High School November 11-12. Model UN is a program that places students in mock delegations…
Another try for a 25-percent property tax reduction
• Original bill was vetoed in ‘23. The bill that called for a 25 percent cut in property taxes is back. Senate File 54 designed to provide a 25-percent property tax exemption on the first $2 million in fair…
Strgar, Peterson, Wolfley honored by Rotary
• Rotary students plan further studies. SVI/SV Rotary The Star Valley Rotary Club has named their SVHS November Students of the Month. They include Maddi Strgar, Shae Peterson and Bridger Wolfley. Maddie Strgar runs cross country for track and…
Average gas prices drop more than 7 cents in past week in Wyoming
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 7.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 20.7 cents per gallon…
SV Health addressing growth with health care planning
• Hospital board reviewing orthopedic care. The North Lincoln Hospital District is finding the right balance with growth in Star Valley and how it connects with health care services. The district oversees the hospital, called Star Valley Health and the…
The Wildlife Society Recognizes UW Scientists for Sage-Grouse Research
A group of University of Wyoming researchers has been recognized by The Wildlife Society for a multi-faceted study on the effects of sagebrush reduction on the greater sage-grouse. The Wildlife Society is an international association for professionals involved in wildlife…
Winter Sports Season begins tryouts
• First contests scheduled for December 12. The Fall sports season is now in the record books with the winter season now underway with tryouts wrapping up this week having begun on Monday. Here’s a quick recap of where…
Second Annual Star Valley Festival of Trees happens in Afton this weekend
• Event features a Gingerbread House contest. Star Valley’s Second Annual Festival of Trees takes place this Friday and Saturday at Gather in Afton. All proceeds from the festival go towards stocking the three Star Valley Food Pantries for the…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Thankful Edition
More often than not, I like to put together a sports column for this week with many things I’m thankful for. Some are serious, others are sarcastic as that’s my primary language. Here are a few things I’m thankful…
Independent Notes: Thanksgiving blessings include good health care.
At SVI Media, I fill in where I’m needed as we cover a wide variety of news and sports, for print, broadcast and digital. Last week I enjoyed running a camera at War Memorial Stadium for the state high…