4 Devastating Mining Disasters in Wyoming
CITATION: “© [Mulderphoto] / Adobe Stock” Since 1986, Wyoming has been the largest producer of coal in the United States, accounting for 40% of the country’s supply. The coal mining industry continues to play a role in the state’s economy….
DO NOT PLAYLIST: “Country Roads Let’sa Go”
Nintendo 64 fans are likely going to enjoy this week’s Do Not Playlist as part of the Weekday Wake-up on SVI Radio. The song features popular sayings from Mario during N64’s Super Mario game. The song is done to the…
Man arrested for sexual abusing young boys, police say
POCATELLO — A Pocatello man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly sexually abused two young boys. Christopher D. Ostergar, 27, is charged with one felony county of lewd conduct and one felony count of child sex abuse. If convicted, he…
Star Valley Sports Recap: February 15-16
The winter seasons are winding down and this past weekend was full of top-notch performances and some crazy weather. (Photo by Randy Thompson) • Wrestling: The Braves are 3A West Regional champs once again as they were more than 80…
Four Meet Records Broken at the 2019 Simplot Games
Pocatello, Idaho – Every year high school athletes from around the world travel to Pocatello, Idaho, to compete against the best. This year athletes broke four meet records and have claimed some of the fastest times in the U.S. this…
Ranger Roundup: Feb. 12-16
Wrestling Competing on their home mats, the Kemmerer Rangers wrestling team took second place at the class 2A west conference tournament on Saturday. Kemmerer was the two time defending conference champion, but lost by 16 points to Thermopolis who dropped…
Kemmerer Lions Club holds 35th Annual Ice Fishing Derby
The Kemmerer Lions Club concluded their 35th annual Ice Fishing Derby over the weekend. The derby was held February 16 & 17 at Lake Viva Naughton. “We had a great turnout this year,” said Mark Quinn, president of the Kemmerer…
Gov. Gordon Appoints The Next Game & Fish Director
Cheyenne – The governor has appointed Brian Nesvik as the next director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Nesvik replaces Scott Talbott, who has retired. “Brian Nesvik brings tremendous experience in dealing with wildlife management, endangered species and law…