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Month: April 2024

Legislators debate who should shape Wyoming health care system

By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Lawmakers spent Monday morning debating which experts — if any — should be allowed to shape Wyoming’s health care system. At an interim meeting in Afton, the Joint…

New measures in effect May 25, 2024, to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species into Yellowstone National Park

• Boaters and anglers reminded to clean, drain, and dry MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park will implement new measures to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) into park waters. The restrictions include a 30-day…

Wyoming’s Favorite Baby Name Winners Crowned

  Evelyn won the competition for the number one female name among Wyoming’s new babies in 2023, with Henry topping the race among male names, according to Vital Statistics Services (VSS), part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). For…

Engelhardt part of Wyoming All-Star team

• Wyoming All-Star Team Announced for the Annual Montana-Wyoming All-Star Series Rosters for the Wyoming teams for the annual Wyoming-Montana All-Star Basketball Series have been set. The games will be played in Gillette at the Pronghorn Center on Friday, June 14, and…

BOCES Hosts After Prom Party for Kemmerer students

The local Kemmerer Interact Club in partnership with Lincoln County Preventing ATODS Abuse held their 3rd “After Prom Party” on April 20, 2024. The goal for the After Prom Party is to give students a safe alternative activity after Prom. Victory…

SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Clerk April Brunski

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Idaho Falls man injured after allegedly harassing Yellowstone bison

According to information provided by officials at Yellowstone National Park, a 40-year old man, Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls, approached a bison on the afternoon of April 21, 2024 and was injured during the encounter. Information from YNP stated that…

BLM proposes sale of public lands in Sweetwater County

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — In a move aimed at streamlining operations and optimizing resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has revealed plans for the sale of 307.5 acres of public lands in Sweetwater County. PacifiCorp, the intended buyer, seeks…

Wyoming Health Department: Don’t let ticks steal warm-weather enjoyment

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — With tick season quickly approaching, the Wyoming Department of Health says simple steps can help residents protect themselves and their family members from potentially serious tick-borne illnesses. Courtney Tillman, an epidemiologist with WDH, said past records…