Former Gillette police officer accused of murdering three in South Dakota
GILLETTE (WNE) — A former Gillette police officer has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder stemming from allegations that he shot and killed three people in South Dakota on Memorial Day. Jay Edward Ostrem, 64, was charged…
Gordon: Wyoming files additional lawsuit challenging new EPA rule
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday that Wyoming has filed an additional lawsuit challenging a new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) targeting the coal industry. Wyoming has joined West Virginia and Georgia, along with 19…
Forest Service provides additional details on Intermittent Spring rock slide
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has released additional details regarding a rock slide that occurred near the mouth of the intermittent spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The Forest Service has implemented “an emergency closure for the Periodic Spring…
Rock slide occurs at mouth of Intermittent Spring
*Note: An update to this story has been provided and can be found by clicking here.* A large rock slide has occurred on top of the historic Intermittent Spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The slide occurred “earlier…
(Video Link) – Town Hall meeting with AARP and Governor Mark Gordon on property tax relief
In the 2003 Wyoming Legislative session the Lincoln and Teton delegation teamed up to pass a resolution addressing property taxes. Gov. Mark Gordon spoke about it recently in an open forum for AARP. You can listen at the link included…
Don’t let road construction jam your summer plans
By Sarah Elmquist Squires The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Road construction season is upon us, and knowing where and when your route might be held up is key to smart – and safe –…
Expert: Extreme property tax cut does more harm than good
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers are under immense pressure from their constituents to reduce property taxes, but a Washington, D.C. think tank warned state policymakers against going too far with…
UW Welcomes New Faculty to the Department of Veterinary Sciences
The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources welcomes three new faculty members to the Department of Veterinary Sciences. With diverse experience in immunology, epidemiology and wildlife pathology, the new faculty are well positioned to serve the state as…
State issues May report on Wyoming economic health
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The May 2024 issue of the Wyoming Economic Indicators report is available at the State of Wyoming’s Economic Analysis Division website, ai.wyo.gov/divisions/economic-analysis. This report contains the Wyoming Economic Health Index (WEHI), a coincident economic indicator designed…
SVI Radio Interview: Don Staley (BOSV) & Bill Need (Teton Truss)
Bill Need, President of Teton Truss, and Don Staley, Alpine Branch Manager for the Bank of Star Valley, both hopped onto the air during SVI Radio‘s Weekday Wake-Up to discuss a unique loan provided in partnership by Teton Truss and…