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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…

Erickson comments on district test scores and budget

◆ Erickson spoke cautiously but optimistically about budget cuts. Lincoln County School District No. 2 Superintendent Matt Erickson visited with Duke Dance of the SVI Radio Network on the Weekday Wake-Up Tuesday, January 26. Erickson shared that he is very…

Vaccination process continues in Lincoln County

◆ Phase 1B in the vaccination process has begun. The vaccination process has started in Lincoln County for those 70 and older, all part of the next step called Phase 1B. On Thursday, January 21, Lincoln County Public Health (LCPH),…

Alpine Winter Jubilee raises money for local scholarships

◆ Raffles, children’s activities this Friday and Saturday. The annual Winter Jubilee sponsored by the town of Alpine will feature fireworks, snow sculptures, a light parade, ice skating and even a snowman building party – all to raise scholarship money…

State, County unemployment rates see continued decline

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped for the eighth consecutive month, falling to 4.8% in December. The rate is far below the national average of 6.7%. The latest report from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, released Tuesday, January 26,…

State Superintendent Balow says federal ban on oil and gas leasing will defund schools

The following is a statement from Wyoming State Superintendent Jillian Balow following ban on oil and gas leasing CHEYENNE – “I was taken aback by swift orders executed by the Biden Administration last week after months of rhetoric around bringing…

Governor Unveils Higher Education Initiative with New Approach and Collaboration between UW, Community Colleges

The following is a press release from the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a proposal for modernizing and refocusing Wyoming’s higher education system. The initiative, called the Wyoming Innovation Network (WIN),…

TEXT-IN TOPIC RESPONSES: Do you support congressional term limits?

Tuesday morning during the Weekday Wakeup on SVI Radio, Duke & Dahl asked listeners if they were in favor of term limits for members of congress. The question came up after U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) once again introduced a…

3 Things Every New RVer Needs To Know

Traveling the country in an RV is a sure way to see gorgeous landscapes, explore new places, and create incredible experiences everywhere you go. Like any new experience, though, preparing for your first big RV trip can be daunting. Fear…

Wickedly Wild Wyoming Winterland Wonder!

Round 1, 2021 NASBA 509/US Air Force Special Warfare National Championship Snow Bike Series, Alpine, Wyoming Words by Ron Dillon – Photos by Bill Francis Round one of the 2021 NASBA (North American Snow Bike Association) 509/US Air Force Special…