Devils Tower on pace to have busiest year ever
GILLETTE (WNE) — Devils Tower has been on a record-setting pace so far in 2024. Through June, 192,682 people visited the national monument in Crook County. That’s up more than 5,000 visitors from 2021, which is the busiest year…
Many hemp store owners object to state’s ban on delta-8 products
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Several Wyoming hemp stores are fighting against the state’s blanket ban on delta-8 and similar hemp products, which started July 1. But one Cheyenne hemp store owner…
Western Wyoming Community College Launches New Substation Technician Program
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Substation Technician program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. This innovative program will equip students with the technical knowledge…
Analysis says: Natural gas prices to cause grid shakeup, more power to come from renewables, coal
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — More electricity will come from renewables and coal in the second half of 2024 in response to the rising price of natural gas, which is currently the single…
(Video) NRC Kemmerer Public Meeting
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held a public comment meeting at the Kemmerer Training & Events Center on Tuesday, July 17 to gather public input on the environmental review process for the construction permit application from TerraPower, which seeks permission…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming update
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Wyoming bans conservation bidders from oil and gas lease sales
• The prohibition is in response to a conservation group that bid on a lease parcel in Sublette County intending to spare it from being developed. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming has narrowed its definitions for who can…
Governor unveils state grant resources for communities
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon announced the launch of a grant assistance program that will increase access to federal funding and support grants management in communities across the state….
Wyoming leaders respond to Trump assassination attempt
Wyoming’s political leaders have issued the following statements in response to Saturday’s failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The attempt occurred on July 13 while Trump was speaking at a campaign rally. He was escorted off the stage,…
SVI Radio Interview: Jordyn Horsley, Girls Junior America’s Cup Golf
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