High court: Emotional damages can’t be recovered for loss of pets
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Damages can’t be recovered for emotional injuries suffered due to the loss of a pet, according to a Wyoming Supreme Court opinion issued last Wednesday. Justices came to…
Five strikes and you’re in: New law makes repeated thefts a felony
• A fifth or consecutive theft conviction can now land Wyomingites in prison for up to 10 years, regardless of the stolen goods’ value. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com A person convicted of four thefts in Wyoming can now face…
Funeral services for Delsa Erickson
Funeral services for Delsa Erickson will take place Saturday July 15, 2023 at 1 p.m. in the Osmond LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Friday July 14, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 11…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Ranch Hand” by Ian Munsick
A new song by a country musician from Wyoming is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It on SVI Radio. “Ranch Hand” was released by Ian Munsick on June 30 as part of his latest album…
Woman charged with injuring two deputies
PINEDALE (WNE) —- A Missouri woman is charged with two felonies of injuring deputies while resisting arrest June 20 after a traffic stop near the Daniel Junction. Crystal D. Hatcher is also charged with the third or more possession of…
KSL’s Farnsworth weighs in on college football
◆ BYU enters Big-12 play this fall. This past weekend SVI Radio had a chance to speak with Sam Farnsworth of KSL Television out of Salt Lake City, Utah as part of the Sports Friday show (8am- 9am). Farnsworth commented…
Rangers respond to climber fatality
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — While Teton County saw no search and rescues over the Fourth of July holiday, one neighboring county reported four fatalities. Grand Teton National Park rangers on Tuesday responded…
Hundreds lose Wyoming Medicaid and Kid Care coverage
• More than 450 people no longer qualify for Wyoming Medicaid or Kid Care CHIP, partially due to age, residency or income. Thousands more are expected to lose coverage over the next nine months. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com More…
WYDOT release: Drilling work may cause traffic impacts on Teton Pass
Jackson, Wyo. Jorgensen Associates, Inc., will be performing some geotechnical drilling work alongside Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, beginning the week of July 10th. The work will take place between mileposts 13.5 to 17.2 (Coal Creek trailhead to the…
Yellowstone cleaning up after severe wind storm hit Lake Village
JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park crews are cleaning up after a severe windstorm ripped through Lake Village, blowing down several hundred trees and damaging buildings and cabins in the popular tourist area. “Monday night’s storm event hit the Lake…