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Crash near Wheatland results in two fatalities

On July 30, 2019, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 73 on Interstate 25 south of Wheatland, Wyoming.  Around 7:49 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2003 Buick Century was traveling…

Red tape delays hemp planting

By Nick Reynolds, Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — This winter, lawmakers voted to allow hemp in Wyoming, hoping the crop will become a boon for the state’s agricultural industry. But farmers will have to wait at least…

Laramie man arrested for 2018 murder

By Daniel Bendtsen, Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — After what the Laramie Police Department described as a “lengthy and intensive investigation,” a 24-year-old Laramie man was arrested for the killing of a woman in March 2018. Artem…

Contura winning bidder for Blackjewel’s Wyoming mines

By Greg Johnson, Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Nearly 600 Blackjewel LLC coal workers in Wyoming and West Virginia may see a monthlong forced layoff end soon after the company has agreed to sell a trio…

Meet the acts under the Big Top of the 2019 Lincoln County Fair

The 2019 Lincoln County Fair has an entertainment packed schedule with grandstand events each evening and a variety of acts taking place throughout the day under the big top. All acts under the big top have free admission and will…

Turning Point seeking volunteers for Afton location

Turning Point, an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is looking for volunteers, specifically in the Afton area, to help cover the 24-hour crisis hotline and advocate for their clients. “Volunteering can be all types…

Driver identified in fatal accident near Simplot Smoky Canyon Mine

*Update courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com* Police have released the name of the driver from the fatal crash at Smokey Canyon Mine on Aug. 2. Brandon Astle, 39, of Rigby died as a result of injuries sustained when the 1982 Peterbilt refueling…

(Video Link) 2019 Fall River Propane Swift Idol!

In order to watch the 2019 Fall River Propane Swift Idol competition with Alex Boye’, there is a small watch fee which you can take care of with the link below. Unlike other SVI Media events in the past, this…

Bridger-Teton National Forest Approves Natural Gas Development on Existing Leases in the Wyoming Range

*The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Big Piney, Wyo., August 1, 2019 – Big Piney District Ranger, Don Kranendonk, has signed the Final Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Riley Ridge…