Lawmakers back off effort to curb impending Wyoming electricity hike
• Even some challenging Rocky Mountain Power’s proposed 29.2% rate hike said the Legislature’s approach would place ratepayers at greater risk. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Lawmakers agreed Wednesday to change course on a raft of legislation that was hastily…
Barrasso asks DOI director to fund parks if government shuts down
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — As the U.S. approaches a possible federal government shutdown, area outfitters, hotels, restaurants and vendors are worrying about the effect on local businesses. About 20% of all traffic heading…
Back in Grand Teton, Grizzly 399 stayed out of trouble while down south
JACKSON (WNE) — Jackson Hole’s most watched bear has returned to Grand Teton National Park with a clean record. In late August, Grizzly 399 left the park, heading south, and crossed onto private property. She spent the better part of…
City clears the way for Cody temple construction to begin
By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — After holding the project in limbo for more than a month, city officials have cleared the way for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to begin building…
RIDE — Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education launched
• Former Rep. Evan Simpson on the team. Lincoln 1, Kemmerer chosen for launch. The education program is called RIDE — Reimagine and Innovate the Delivery of Education initiative. The program was announced in May of 2021 and is designed…
Horse rider dies in East Idaho after being struck by semi
A person riding a horse on a highway in eastern Idaho has died after the rider and horse were struck by a semi. The Idaho State Police Department said the crash occurred at 8:23 p.m. Monday, September 18 along Old…
Body found near Ririe Reservoir
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office – Late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Ririe Reservoir to a report of a deceased person found in a vehicle. The reporting party…
Friday Night Football recap
It was an interesting set of results for the teams in the SVI Media footprint on Friday. The most intriguing finish came in Lovell as the unranked Bulldogs, fresh off a loss in Cokeville which knocked them out of the…
Independent Notes: A new Jewish Community Center
—— My travels this week included a visit with our Jewish neighbors for a celebration Sunday night in Jackson. Years of preparation came together as comments were offered and gold shovels turned dirt signifying the ground breaking for Mikvah &…
Wyoming is killing Colorado’s wolves, again, and the state’s keeping it secret
• Wyoming officials say they’re muzzled, citing statute that protects the identity of those who legally kill wolves as grounds for not sharing any information with the public or even officials south of the state line. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com…