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Superintendent Balow praises competitors in “We The People” competition

The following is a memo released from the office of Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Wyoming: “Dear Superintendents, It has been a pleasure to be on the road visiting schools, despite wintry travel. Thank you…

Health topics: Wyoming homes need to be tested for Radon

◆ January is National Radon Action Month. Provided by the Wyoming Department of Health The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding Wyoming families to test homes for radon to see if a potentially dangerous health risk exists. Radon is…

Businesses invited to join Education Foundation scholarship program

◆ Community scholarship drive now underway.   The Lincoln County School District 2 Education Foundation is inviting area business leaders and individuals to be a part of the 2020 Community Scholarship Drive. “The LCSD2 Foundation was established in 2000 to…

Dates announced for Swift Idol 2020

◆ Swift Idol Concert set for April 17 with 2020 competition slated for August 3. The dust and excitement from the 2019 Swift Idol had not yet settled when plans for the 2020 Swift Idol Season were underway. “Swift Idol…

Yellowstone visitation at lowest level since 2014

In 2019, visitation to Yellowstone National Park was at the lowest level it has been since 2014. The park recorded over 4 million visits, a 2.3 percent decrease from 2018 and a 5.6 percent decrease from the record-breaking year in…

Stage-Stop Sled Dog Race starts with Stage One in Alpine on February 1

Pedigree® Stage Stop Sled Dog Race organizers are pleased to announce the 2020 race schedule and total possible payout of $165,000 in prize money. The “Wyoming Stage Stop” enters its 25th year January 31, 2020 in Jackson, Wyoming. To kick-off the event,…

Cowboys Fall in Closing Seconds at Nevada 68-67

RENO, Nev. (Jan. 14, 2020) – The Wyoming Cowboys held one of the nation’s premier three point shooting teams to 15 percent below their season average, but the Wolf Pack prevailed with a late basket followed by a stop in…

Senator Barrasso weighs in on energy

◆ “Coal is critical to the base energy that we need to power this country….” U.S. Senator John Barrasso spoke with SVI Media’s Duke Dance this week on the Weekday-Wake-Up morning radio show. During the interview, Barrasso addressed the energy…

SVHS Speech & Debate Tournament is this weekend

The Star Valley Speech and Debate Team will host a tournament January 17 and January 18 at Star Valley High School. “We have seven high schools coming to attend, which is our highest ever, and our need for community judges…

Wyoming’s Rothe selected to play in East-West Shrine Bowl

University of Wyoming senior place-kicker Cooper Rothe will play in the East-West Shrine Bowl this Saturday, Jan. 18.  The game that brings together the top senior players in the country will be played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.,…