Governor vetoes charter school bill
• Legislature fails to override decision By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — An attempt to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto over a bill that allowed charter schools to receive and apply for federal…
What do you do when scammers pretend to be cops?
By Samir Knox Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Multiple people have reportedly been targeted by a scam in which a caller poses as a member of the Laramie County Sheriff ’s Office, going as…
SVI Radio Interview: Sheriff Johnson and Dep. Corey Bassett
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sheriff-Johnson-and-Dep-Bassett.mp3
Star Gymnastics Boys Team wraps up first competition season
The Boys Gymnastics Team from Star Gymnastics in Thayne wrapped up their first competitive season, earning their first team trophy with three gymnasts preparing for regionals in Colorado. The team is made up of six local athletes, including Malachi Byrd,…
The end of most ‘gun-free zones’ draws near in Wyoming as lawmakers shoot down exemptions
• Before passing the legislation, the Wyoming Senate rejected two amendments: One proposed giving public hospitals the authority to regulate firearms, another would have required concealed-carriers to notify school district superintendents. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—When Rep. Karlee…
Gov. Gordon signs outdoor recreation funding bill into law
• Law creates board that will award money from state’s outdoor recreation and tourism trust fund to infrastructure and access projects. The program is intended to give the state more say in the growth and impacts of the burgeoning…
Governor to have options for property tax relief bills
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon will have the option to choose from several bills which to sign to provide property tax relief in Wyoming. All bills differ on approach on…
Legislature manages to pass state budget in session’s last hours
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Hours before the end of the session, and days after a failed first round of negotiation, the Wyoming Legislature passed a budget for the 2025-26 biennium…
Three more property tax bills pass on third reading in House, Senate
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Beginning with dozens of property tax bills to consider a month ago, the Senate and House of Representatives passed a final three by a Thursday afternoon deadline. On…
Gun-free zones repeal passes the Senate, heads to governor
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Senate voted on third reading to repeal Wyoming’s gun-free zones, approving a version of legislation that, in its final form, remained very similar to what was introduced…