Sierra Butler named Miss Rodeo Wyoming
◆Butler will compete for Miss Rodeo America in 2022. The 2021 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Queen has been named Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2022 following a grueling week of competition during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas. Sierra Butler, from…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Visiting Hours” by Ed Sheeran
Kick It or Keep It alternates back to Swift 98 this week with a brand new release from Ed Sheeran. “Visiting Hours” is a ballad about wanting to visit those who have passed on. The song is a pre-release to…
WYDOT’s Driver Services Thayne location to increase hours of operation
◆ Growth in Star Valley prompts adjusted schedule. The Wyoming Department of Transporation’s Driver Services Office in Thayne is scheduled to see an increase in open hours beginning early in 2022. Stephanie Harsha, WYDOT Public Relation Specialist for District 3,…
Lightning ignites small fires in Alpine area
A Tuesday night thunderstorm with heavy lighting activity is the cause of at least two fires in the Alpine area. The storm moved through the northern Star Valley region at about 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. Alpine Fire Chief…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Waitin’ for the Weekend” by Jamie Hansen
A new country song from a Wyoming artist is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. Jamie Hansen of Laramie, Wyoming released “Waitin’ for the Weekend” on Friday, August 13. If the song is kept it…
August 12: Brian Muir, Kemmerer City Administrator
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Erik Dalton wins 2021 Vocalist competition
◆ Celebrity judge David Archuleta performs memorable concert. Singer/Songwriter Erik Dalton from Bountiful, Utah was named the winner of The Vocalist for 2021, claiming the $10,000 grand prize. Returning contestant Keishianna Peterson of Pocatello, Idaho finished as this year’s runner-up….
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Help Me to Feel Again” by Judah & The Lion
A new song from the alternative folk group Judah & The Lion is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If kept the song would be added to the Swift 98 playlist. “Help Me to Feel…
Alpine Fire Department responds to Friday night brush fire
The Alpine Fire Depart extinguished a brush fire Friday, August 6 in the Trail Ridge Subdivision. Alpine Fire Chief Mike Voyt told SVI News that the department was dispatched at around 10:00 p.m. after an explosion was heard and trees…
PODCAST: 2021 Vocalist Preview with Duke & Dave
The 2021 Vocalist competition, sponsored by Fall River Propane, is schedule to take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton, Wyoming. The competition features David Archuleta as this year’s celebrity judge, eight…