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Wave Radio Interview: Representative Veile - Legislative Report

February 25, 2026

Representative Veile spoke with Lisa on the phone from Boise during the Morning Chit Chat on Wednesday. Rep. Veile spoke about waiting on JFAC to turn over the budget proposals to move forward on certain bills. Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Fred Baldwin, Wyoming PA of the Year

February 25, 2026

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SVI Radio Interview: Senator Dan Dockstader (R-Afton) - Legislative Report

February 25, 2026

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Alpine charter school welcomes new Headmaster at gala

February 25, 2026

Last Saturday night, the Alpine Charter School hosted a gala at the Alpine Civic Center to celebrate the upcoming launch of the Wyoming Classical Academy. Dr. Alex Oliver, the newly appointed headmaster, shared his vision and enthusiasm for this exciting... Read More

Ladies win West Regionals;  Looking for 4th straight State title

February 25, 2026

  The Star Valley Lady Braves have put together another impressive season and are the favorites to add yet another team title to their accolades after winning the West Regionals in Powell by more than 50 points over the weekend.... Read More

Public hearing scheduled for March 17 regarding new tax district

February 25, 2026

  Lincoln County Commissioners are scheduled to take public comment on March 17 regarding a proposed tax district that would financially support emergency medical services in Star Valley. The proposal for the formation of the district came before the commission... Read More

Avalanche warning issued for western Wyoming & eastern Idaho

February 25, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued an avalanche warning for the mountains of western Wyoming, including the Tetons, Snake River, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges. The mountains of southeast Idaho including the Snake River Range, Caribou Range and Big Holes... Read More

Wyoming's Congressional Delegation respond to President Trumps State of the Union Address

February 25, 2026

Wyoming’s three Congressional Delegates all issued responses to President Trump’s State of the Union Address given Tuesday night. All three praised Trump and the direction of the country. Below are the complete statements from each. U.S. Senator John Barrasso “What... Read More

Fairview house fire contained to bathroom/bedroom

February 24, 2026

Fire fighters are crediting working smoke detectors for helping keep a house fire in Fairview contained to a single bathroom and bedroom on Tuesday afternoon. The Afton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a home on County Rd. 143 shortly... Read More

US-26 blocked after semitruck overturns near Wyoming border

February 24, 2026

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com SWAN VALLEY — U.S. Highway 26 was blocked on Tuesday afternoon after a semitruck overturned on icy, winter roads. According to a Facebook post from the Idaho State Police, officers are currently on the scene of an overturned semitruck... Read More

Wyoming and Mountain West Announce Updated 2026 Conference Matchups

February 24, 2026

• Cowboys to play home games against Air Force, Hawai’i, New Mexico and Northern Illinois LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 24, 2026) – The University of Wyoming and the Mountain West Conference announced the updated 2026 conference football matchups on Tuesday including home... Read More

House committee passes two Medicaid-related bills

February 24, 2026

  By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Despite one lawmaker’s suggestion that Medicaid patient ambulance services be paid for with one-cent sales tax funding, a House committee voted Monday to increase the Medicaid rate... Read More

Wave Radio Interview: Rep. Josh Wheeler Legislative Report

February 24, 2026

Representative Josh Wheeler called into The Wave on Tuesday, February 14 to report on HB583 and short term rentals. Wheeler also discussed a new bill going to the floor today regarding Medicaid expansion solutions and Changing rates for Residential Habitation... Read More

Braves to fundraise for game in Alaska

February 24, 2026

  This upcoming fall for the Star Valley football team is shaping up to be another memorable one as they have been approved to travel to Alaska in late August for the first of a home and home against the... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: LCSD#2 Superintendent Matt Erickson

February 24, 2026

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SVI Radio Interview: Brenn Hill - Farmers & Ranchers Benefit Concert

February 24, 2026

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A Utah mom who wrote kids' book on grief after husband died killed him for money, prosecutors say

February 24, 2026

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors portrayed a Utah mother and children’s book author as a money-hungry killer Monday on the first day of a murder trial in her husband’s death, while her defense team... Read More

Freedom Caucus stays firm on $13 million cheatgrass-spraying cut as invasive grass tightens its grip on Wyoming

February 24, 2026

• Efforts to restore funding in the House failed in a 26-34 split, with further-right lawmakers aligned with the caucus voting as a block to reduce spending on addressing invaded rangelands.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Hot Springs County residents... Read More

House votes to cut UW funding by at least $20M

February 23, 2026

  By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — In an emotional Saturday vote about funding for the state’s only four-year public university, members of the Wyoming House of Representatives narrowly voted to support deep cuts... Read More