Wyoming delegation responds to federal regulations ‘targeting American energy’
• Government leaders warn of effect on jobs and power supply. Wyoming’s U.S. Delegation, the Governor and Lincoln County Commission have responded to U.S. Environmental Protection’s Agency’s proposal to put more restriction on coal power plans across the nation. The…
Independent Obituaries: May 8, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the May 8, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Diane Gardner Diane Mae Gardner, 57, of Evanston, Wyoming…
Kemmerer approves all-electric housing development
KEMMERER (WNE) — In a special zoning board meeting on April 30, a recommendation was made for the Kemmerer City Council to approve the final plat for the Gateway PUD housing development, with conditions. One of those conditions is to…
Company strikes nickel gold near Jeffrey City
By Marit Gookin The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — “Nickel is a magic metal – and nickel is the metal we like to think of when we talk about ‘taking nickels off the track,’” said Riverton Economic…
Man accused of shooting multiple homes after reportedly shooting through his own roof
GILLETTE (WNE) — No one was injured but three homes were damaged after dozens of gunshots were heard early Monday morning in the Westview Mobile Home Park, rounds allegedly fired by the same man who reported accidentally shooting a…
SVI Radio Interview: Dir. Brian Nesvik, Wyoming G&F
Wyoming Game & Fish Director Brian Nesvik called into SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-Up on Tuesday, May 7 for his monthly report to radio listeners. Dir. Nesvik touched on the success of the Gray Wolf Management Plan, AIS check stations and…
Montpelier man charged after allegedly setting fire to motel room
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – MONTPELIER — A man police say started a fire inside his motel room has been charged with a pair of felonies. Robert Jacob Amidan, 45, faces charges…
Wyoming joins 21-State Coalition in Lawsuit in Defending Second Amendment Rights from Federal Overreach
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The State of Wyoming joined 20 other states in a lawsuit arguing that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is overstepping its authority and infringing on Americans’ Second Amendment right to privately buy and…
Gray wolf report outlines management and conservation efforts
Wyoming’s gray wolf population continues to achieve all management goals, according to the 2023 Wyoming Gray Wolf Monitoring and Management annual report by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and partnering agencies. Wyoming is maintaining wolf numbers at healthy levels, and…