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Hearing to block new abortion ban likely in days

By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A judge will likely hear arguments in days on whether to block Wyoming’s new abortion-ban law that a lawsuit claims imperils women, imposes a Christianity on other religions, discriminates based on sex and violates…

Newcastle schools locked down after report of student with gun

NEWCASTLE (WNE)  — Newcastle High School was in an extended lockdown on March 15 after the school was informed that a student had brought a gun to school. There have been no injuries reported as a result of the incident,…

Paige Anne, former Vocalist contestant from Idaho, is going to Hollywood.

A former contestant of SVI Media’s Vocalist singing competition is going to Hollywood. Paige Anne, 17 of Idaho Falls, appeared on American Idol Sunday night. Anne was given a no vote from Katy Perry, but yes votes from both Lionel…

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “If This Was A Movie” by Taylor Swift

A re-release of a 13-year-old song from Taylor Swift is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It on SVI Radio. Ahead of her first live tour in five years, Swift announced on Friday that she would…

Uinta County GOP leadership ousted

EVANSTON (WNE)  — After a protracted legal battle and public controversy, the Uinta County GOP is under new leadership. The entire executive committee was removed during Tuesday’s Republican Party meeting. Former Evanston Mayor Joy Bell replaced chair Elisabeth “Biffy” Jackson….

Islanders Run Into a Cowgirl Buzzsaw as Wyoming Opens WNIT With a 75-41 Win

Cowgirls travel to face Kansas State March 21 in the second round LARAMIE, Wyo. (March 17, 2023) – The Wyoming Cowgirls put together a dominant performance in the First Round of the Women’s NIT Friday night in the Arena-Auditorium, defeating…

Former Vocalist contestant to appear in upcoming episode of ‘American Idol’

This story courtesy EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission –  IDAHO FALLS — Paige Anne, a 16-year-old Idaho Falls High School student, recently took a huge step toward becoming a professional singer. The next episode of “American Idol” will…

Deaths decline as virus ebbs

By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Fewer people died in Wyoming in 2022, but COVID-19 remained among the leading causes of death, new data shows. The Wyoming Department of Health released its preliminary annual vital…

1350 fentanyl pills, nearly 4 pounds of meth seized near Evanston

EVANSTON (WNE) — A Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 helped in the seizure of 1,349 M30 fentanyl pills and 3.89 pounds of methamphetamine Thursday evening at a gas station just outside Evanston. According to a WHP press release, Wyoming Division of…

SV Historical Society explores early sheep industry in Star Valley

◆ The public is invited to attend all Society events. By Ron Anderson, President, SV Historical Society This year marks 40 years since The Star Valley Historical Society was chartered by the State of Wyoming on 23 April 1983. Every…