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Year: 2021

Pinedale Ranger District Seeking Comment

  The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has completed an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Elk Ridge Complex Rangeland Supplementation Project. The Forest is providing an opportunity for the public to comment on the analysis from now…

Proposed gold, copper mine project advances

By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming was founded, in part, on gold. But a small exploration and development company thinks it can bring gold — and copper — mining back to the state. Decades…

Ike Named Mountain West Player of the Week

He averaged a double-double in three wins LARAMIE, Wyo.  (Dec. 6, 2021) – The Wyoming Cowboys picked up their first Mountain West Player of the Week award, as forward Graham Ike garnered the honor on Monday morning. It marks the…

Father and son charged in death of mother grizzly bear

The following story provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – ST. ANTHONY — Prosecutors have charged a father and son for allegedly poaching a momma grizzly bear in Fremont County. Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers discovered…

Governor Orders Flags be Flown at Half Staff Statewide Through December 9 in Honor of Senator Bob Dole

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Thursday, December 9th in honor of the life and legacy of Senator Bob…

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Shake Up Christmas” by Train

A Christmas song done by the group Train is up for vote for Kick It or Keep It. If kept, the song will be added to Swift 98’s playlist during the Christmas season. “Shake Up Christmas” is not a new…

Thayne Volunteer Fire Chief gives tips how to prevent fires and keep family safe this winter

Thayne Volunteer Fire Chief Toby Merritt says there are many things people should consider to keep their house safe from fire and how to best help emergency services. The first thing he reminds the public to do is if you…

Senator John Barrasso working to stop Build Back Better plan from passing; discusses US energy

U.S. Senator for Wyoming John Barrasso joined SVI to discuss his opposition to the Build Back Better plan along with vaccine mandates and the future of American energy. Working to stop Build Back Better bill in Senate The bill has…

Wyoming Invited to Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to Play Kent State

Game to be Played Dec. 21 in Boise, Idaho Laramie, Wyo. (Dec. 5, 2021) — The Wyoming Cowboys will once again be part of the college bowl season as they were invited to the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on…

Woman sentenced to prison in husband’s death

RIVERTON (WNE) — Convicted of manslaughter for her husband’s death, BenniLee Strock was sentenced Tuesday to 15-20 years in prison. The 40-year-old Pavillion woman, who was 39 when she committed the crime, had been drinking with her husband on Christmas…