Wyoming News Briefs: August 6, 2019
SVI Media is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Lawsuit demands updated grizzly recovery plan PINEDALE (WNE) — While appeals of the 2018 court decision leading to Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s grizzly bear…
(Video) – Lindsey Hill with Star Valley Health
* This is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Lindsey Hill, a clinical educator, spoke with SVI as part of a Health Topics Tuesday. Hill discussed reaching out to the community as well as continuing education for medical staff…
Crash near Wheatland results in two fatalities
On July 30, 2019, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 73 on Interstate 25 south of Wheatland, Wyoming. Around 7:49 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2003 Buick Century was traveling…
Red tape delays hemp planting
By Nick Reynolds, Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — This winter, lawmakers voted to allow hemp in Wyoming, hoping the crop will become a boon for the state’s agricultural industry. But farmers will have to wait at least…
Laramie man arrested for 2018 murder
By Daniel Bendtsen, Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — After what the Laramie Police Department described as a “lengthy and intensive investigation,” a 24-year-old Laramie man was arrested for the killing of a woman in March 2018. Artem…
Contura winning bidder for Blackjewel’s Wyoming mines
By Greg Johnson, Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Nearly 600 Blackjewel LLC coal workers in Wyoming and West Virginia may see a monthlong forced layoff end soon after the company has agreed to sell a trio…
Meet the acts under the Big Top of the 2019 Lincoln County Fair
The 2019 Lincoln County Fair has an entertainment packed schedule with grandstand events each evening and a variety of acts taking place throughout the day under the big top. All acts under the big top have free admission and will…
SVI preview for BYU, Wyoming and Utah State
It’s here. Praise be to whatever higher power you pray to, football is back both professionally and collegiately with training camps, preseason games and Fall practice all getting underway. As a sports writer in Star Valley, we live in a…
Turning Point seeking volunteers for Afton location
Turning Point, an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is looking for volunteers, specifically in the Afton area, to help cover the 24-hour crisis hotline and advocate for their clients. “Volunteering can be all types…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Whatever This Is” by Jessie G
A new song by country artist Jessie G has just been released to radio stations, and we want you to tell us if the song should be added to The Spur’s library. Listen to “Whatever This Is” and if you…