Tincup Fire continues to consume dead and down fuel
*The following is a news release from the Caribou-Targhee National Forest SODA SPRINGS, ID— The Tincup fire remains active and continues to consume dead and down fuel. Higher fuel moistures and significant live vegetation are currently keeping fire activity moderated,…
Search continues for missing kayaker
Members of the Lincoln County Search and Rescue, based out of Kemmerer, and the Star Valley Search and Rescue are looking for a missing kayaker in Alice Lake. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, reports of a missing kayaker…
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Dahl Erickson, SVI Media First off, it’s ridiculous how fast this summer has gone. The winter wouldn’t end and the summer won’t stick around. I guess that’s the life lesson that folks in Star Valley and Wyoming know all too…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 13, 2019
SVI Media is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Council gives initial nod to e-cig ban CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Cheyenne City Council voted 8-1 Monday night to approve the second reading…
Man convicted of murder in wife’s shooting
By CJ Baker, Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Rejecting Dennis Klingbeil’s claims that he accidentally shot his wife in the head last year, a Park County jury convicted the 77-year-old Wapiti resident of first-degree murder on Friday. …
Contamination found near coal ash ponds
By Camille Erickson, Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Investigations into multiple Wyoming coal ash ponds operated by the state’s largest utility company revealed groundwater contamination far exceeded federal limits. The results have prompted the company to consider…
Feds to start weaning elk from feeding at refuge
By Mike Koshmrl, Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Federal wildlife officials aiming to avert a lawsuit are pledging to implement a long-delayed plan to wean the National Elk Refuge’s namesake animals off of supplemental alfalfa ahead…
Bear Lake County Fair Schedule: August 13-14
It’s fair season and the fun has shifted to Montpelier for the Bear Lake County Fair this week. Here’s a look at the schedule for the next couple of days. Check out more happenings at the Bear Lake County Fair…
UW Military Appreciation Day tickets available to veterans
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – University of Wyoming Athletics and Cowboy Football will again be hosting its annual Military Appreciation Day Sept. 28, as the Cowboys face the UNLV Rebels at War Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is still to be determined. Each…