Authorities investigating Fairview robbery
By Sarah Hale, SVI Media Saturday, July 6 the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bittercreek Road in Fairview following reports of a robbery. According to Captain Brian Andrews, the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. A truck with flashing…
Wyoming Director of Transportation Testifies Before the Senate on Highway Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), welcomed Luke Reiner, director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation, to the committee. Reiner was testifying before the committee at…
Wyoming State Museum exhibit celebrates Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In 2019, Smokey Bear celebrates 75 years of campaigning for wildfire prevention awareness. To commemorate the inter-agency wildfire prevention efforts that represent Smokey’s message on the ground, replicas of historic Smokey Bear portraits by artist Rudolph Wendelin…
Star Valley Mud Rally raises over $9,000 for Metge family
By Dahl Erickson, SVI Media Photos by Heather Geranen The American people like a spectacle. From the rocket’s red glare to muscle cars and the stars and stripes. As a group, we like big events made from simple concepts….
Laramie Attorney Appointed President-Elect of Wyoming State Bar
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming State Bar announced today that Laramie attorney Kelly M. Neville has been appointed to serve as its President-Elect effective immediately. Torrington attorney Nathaniel S. Hibben had been previously serving as the organization’s President-Elect prior to being…
Senate passes legislation to honor Christa McAuliffe
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., applauded the Senate for passing the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act on Tuesday night. Enzi introduced the bipartisan legislation with Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, both D-N.H., in order to create a…
Revenue Committee takes another crack at fuel tax
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Revenue Interim Committee will take another swing at trying to raise the state’s gasoline tax after failing to connect during this year’s session. The…
WYDOT Director Luke Reiner to address U.S. Senate committee
Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Director Luke Reiner will testify before a U.S. Senate committee about the importance of continuing federal support for transportation in rural states. Reiner will testify before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on…
Jackson Hole Airport Receives BEST Certification
Jackson, Wyoming: July 9, 2019 – The Jackson Hole Airport became the latest organization in Jackson Hole to reach the Business Emerald Sustainability Tier (BEST) level of sustainability performance. The standards in the BEST program are comparable to the world’s …