7 of the Top Producing Coal Mines in Wyoming
CITATION: “© [adam88xx] / Adobe Stock” Since 1986, Wyoming has held the title of the nation’s leading coal producer. Home to 7 of the top ten producing mines in the United States, it currently provides roughly 40 percent of the…
MUST WATCH: Local snowmobiler narrowly escapes being buried by avalanche
Current avalanche conditions in western Wyoming are extremely high, and one local rider wants to warn others just how scary the back country can be. Even in good conditions. Kayd Burton submitted this video to SVI Media in hopes of…
TEXT-IN RESPONSES: Should parents be required by law to vaccinate their kids?
Wednesday morning during the Text-In Topic on the Weekday Wake-up, Duke & Dahl asked listeners their opinions in regards to vaccinations. (The Weekday Wake-up can be heard throughout western and southwestern Wyoming Monday-Friday from 7-9 am on Swift 98 and…
HEALTH TOPICS TUESDAY: Shelley Balls, Cent$ible Nutrition Program
Shelley Balls with the University of Wyoming extension in Star Valley recently spoke with SVI Media’s Duke Dance about the extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program, or CNP. The conversation was part of Star Valley Medical Center’s “Health Topics Tuesday,” which Aires…
Wyoming’s Natural Resources
Citation: ©[Robert]/Adobe Stock Wyoming has a variety of resources at their disposal. From agriculture to mining—the state is a well-oiled machine when it comes to producing fuel. The coal and gas mining industries, in particular, are the most successful. In…
6 Scenic Overlooks in Western Wyoming You Should Visit
As you make your way through western Wyoming, take some time to stop at the six scenic overlooks mentioned below. The state’s beauty is something everyone should witness at some point in their lives—so don’t forget your camera! Blacktail Ponds…
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office releases statement regarding student safety
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office release a written statement Thursday, January 21 regarding school safety. The statement reads as follows. “The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous inquiries into current investigations and specifically investigations regarding juveniles and school safety. …
Oral history workshop planned
The Wyoming State Records Advisory Board and the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center are co-sponsors of an upcoming oral history workshop. The event, entitled “Doing Oral History in Your Community,” is a free hands-on workshop on planning and…
Utah man loses life in south Lincoln County accident
A Utah man lost his life following a single vehicle accident in south Lincoln County. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that on February 16, 2019, a fatal crash occurred at milepost 62 on US 30 east of Kemmerer, Wyoming. Around…
4 Devastating Mining Disasters in Wyoming
CITATION: “© [Mulderphoto] / Adobe Stock” Since 1986, Wyoming has been the largest producer of coal in the United States, accounting for 40% of the country’s supply. The coal mining industry continues to play a role in the state’s economy….