High-water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton National Park
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming — During the peak summer season, hot weather causes elevated water temperatures that are stressful for coldwater fish such as trout. Fishing compounds this stress and hampers…
Standoff in Evanston ends with arrest
EVANSTON (WNE) –- Local law enforcement officers were able to de-escalate a potentially dangerous situation Tuesday night after their attempt to serve a warrant led to a standoff in the Aspen Grove area of Evanston. Evanston Police Department officers and…
Soda Springs man drowns near McCoy Creek
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office – Just before 2 p.m. [Wednesday] afternoon Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Palisades Reservoir near McCoy Creek for a possible drowning. The reporting party told…
Kemmerer Mayor: ‘Natrium Power Plant on schedule’
SVI Media / City of Kemmerer – On Friday, July 15, 2022, Kemmerer Mayor Bill Thek and City Administrator Brian Muir met in person with TerraPower and Bechtel officials to get an update on the progress of the TerraPower Natrium(tm)…
Converse County wildfire mostly contained
CASPER (WNE) — A 3,200-acre wildfire 25 miles northeast of Casper has been 80% contained as of Friday morning, an official said. The fire, dubbed Sand Springs, began around noon Wednesday. Hot temperatures and high winds quickly spread the blaze…
Yellowstone visitation down 43% for June 2022
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The park hosted 536,601 recreation visits in June 2022. This is a 43% decrease from June 2021 (938,845 recreation visits), which was the most-visited June on record. On June 13, all entrances to Yellowstone National Park…
Lincoln County Clerk reminds voters of new Voter ID Law before primaries begin in August
Lincoln County Clerk April Brunski joined SVI to remind the community of the new Voter ID Law and discussed election integrity. The Wyoming State Legislature passed the law, and it went into effect last year. She says she wants to…
Firearms manufacturer KelTec expanding operations to Rock Springs
Firearms maker KelTec is growing past its South Florida roots, announcing this week an expansion to Wyoming that could bring 250 new jobs to the Cowboy State. KelTec on Wednesday disclosed the acquisition of a 33,000 sq. ft. facility in…
Kemmerer man arrested after crime spree involving crashes, arson, vehicle theft and gunshots
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – By Nate Sunderland, EastIdahoNews.com RUPERT — Idaho State Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that involves arson, vehicle theft, gunshots and more crashes. The incident began around 6:30…
$800K jackpot won at Evanston’s Horse Palace
EVANSTON (WNE) – A player hit it big with a $798,549 jackpot on Sunday, July 17, at the Evanston Horse Palace. The Evanston Horse Palace player, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the massive jackpot Sunday evening while playing…