Text-In Topic: 6th penny for a swimming pool?
The 6th penny tax is something that has been considered for the last handful of years in Lincoln County. The ballot initiative has been mostly supported in Kemmerer and the southern portion of the county, but has failed in elections…
Bedford Boil Order Lifted
The boil order that has been in place in Bedford for several weeks has been lifted. The Bedford Water & Sewer District said on Wednesday that the EPA has received and reviewed the results of the consecutive daily samples. As…
Search underway following stabbing in Alpine
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is searching for four suspects involved in a stabbing in Alpine. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the suspects have left the area and there is no threat to public safety. The incident occurred in…
TEXT-IN TOPIC: Do you use TikTok?
In December, Wyoming joined a growing list of states who have banned the social media video sharing app TikTok on all state electronic devices and networks. Governor Gordon directed that the app be permanently removed, and access blocked, from all…
Hunting for ammo: local vendor describes chronic shortages
Lorell Woolley of Thayne Minuteman Supply goes hunting every day––for ammo. Ammunition and firearms of all types have been hard to get since March of 2020, according to Woolley. “When COVID started, things really dried up fast.” He has even…
Wyoming Mask Mandate Removed Starting March 16, More Businesses Return to Normal
Wyoming’s mask order, along with public health orders for bars, restaurants, theaters and gyms, will be rescinded starting March 16, Governor Mark Gordon announced on Monday. However, face coverings will still be required in K-12 schools. “I thank the people…
Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on her first month in office
◆ “It is going to be a strong America that emerges from these difficult times.” Mere weeks after taking office, United States Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) discussed legislative activities in Washington D.C. with Duke Dance of the SVI Radio Network…
Greybull resident dies in crash north of Worland
On June 17, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 169 on US 20 north of Worland, Wyoming. At 6:18 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a motor vehicle collision. A 2006 Jeep Liberty was headed southbound on…
Wyoming ranks 49th in “Sinful States” methodology
Using 47 key indicators of immorality, WalletHub.com has compiled a list of the most “Sinful” and least “Sinful” states in the union. Using data such as drug use and gambling to smoking and drinking, Wyoming ranks 49th for the most…
Town of Cokeville to celebrate Pioneer Day this weekend
By Richelle Primm, SVI Media Cokeville will be celebrating its Pioneer Day Celebration on July 19-20 with the theme, “Leave a Legacy–Stand for the Truth.” The two-day celebration will kick off with the youth rodeo Friday morning starting at…