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…
(Video) ER doctor Aaron Brown
* Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Dr. Aaron Brown is the first person to be a full-time ER physician at Star Valley Health. He spoke with SVI Media about the situation and some of…
UW requesting $31.3 million more in state funding
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming has requested the Legislature appropriate $31.3 million more in biennial funding for the 2021 and 2022 fiscal years. The bulk of that, $28 million, is…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 12, 2019
SVI Media is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Grand Teton visitor bitten by rabid bat JACKSON (WNE) — A Grand Teton National Park visitor has been treated for rabies after being bitten…
Book sale ongoing for Alpine Branch Library
The Friends of the Alpine Branch Library will be holding their annual book sale over the next two weeks. The sale began Friday, August 9 through Saturday, August 24 during regular library hours. “Books range from $.25 for children’s paperbacks…
Game and Fish considers selling land to pay for housing
By Mike Koshmri Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange A half square mile of sagebrush flats and rolling Gros Ventre Range foothills with remarkable Teton views is being considered for a sale to raise funds for a state…