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BOCES Hosts After Prom Party for Kemmerer students

The local Kemmerer Interact Club in partnership with Lincoln County Preventing ATODS Abuse held their 3rd “After Prom Party” on April 20, 2024. The goal for the After Prom Party is to give students a safe alternative activity after Prom. Victory…

SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Clerk April Brunski

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Idaho Falls man injured after allegedly harassing Yellowstone bison

According to information provided by officials at Yellowstone National Park, a 40-year old man, Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls, approached a bison on the afternoon of April 21, 2024 and was injured during the encounter. Information from YNP stated that…

BLM proposes sale of public lands in Sweetwater County

ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — In a move aimed at streamlining operations and optimizing resources, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has revealed plans for the sale of 307.5 acres of public lands in Sweetwater County. PacifiCorp, the intended buyer, seeks…

Wyoming Health Department: Don’t let ticks steal warm-weather enjoyment

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — With tick season quickly approaching, the Wyoming Department of Health says simple steps can help residents protect themselves and their family members from potentially serious tick-borne illnesses. Courtney Tillman, an epidemiologist with WDH, said past records…

Death puts focus on unsheltered persons in Rock Springs

By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — The cause of a local man’s death remains unknown. According to the Rock Springs Police Department, the body of a man was found under the Hancock Bridge…

Health & Beauty Fair takes place May 18

  • Booth and table space still available for those interested. May 18 event will also help raise funds for SV fire stations. This year’s Health and Beauty Fair will not just bring together professionals of several specialties together to network,…

What Are the Different Jobs of a Wildland Firefighter?

Putting out wildfires is just one of the many duties and jobs performed by wildland firefighters. Here are a few other ways they protect the earth.

First prosecution in Idaho for an offense involving illegal “Glock switches”

The following is a news release from U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit’s office. Posted here via EastIdahoNews.com. BOISE – Arthur Michael Rhyne, a/k/a Arthur Michael O’Neil, 41, of Twin Falls, was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for unlawful possession…

Wyoming Sues Biden Administration Over “Costly and Burdensome” Methane Rule

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming has joined the states of North Dakota, Montana and Texas in suing the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over a new rule that undermines existing state regulatory programs and harms Wyoming oil…