Electric rates increasing, natural gas decreasing
Customers and owners will notice a rate change in both electricity and natural gas provided by Lower Valley Energy. The cooperative has announced an increase in electricity rates and a decrease in natural gas rates. “After months of analysis…
Addressing the Spotted Knapweed problem in Star Valley
On September 10, 2025, Mitchell Wolfley and Bryan Nichols from the Lincoln County Weed & Pest office visited the SVI Radio studio to discuss the growing issue of Spotted Knapweed in Star Valley, particularly on the northern end of…
Town of Alpine issues fraud alert following scam emails
The Town of Alpine has issued a warning regarding fraudulent emails sent to residents and contractors. “The Town of Alpine has been notified that residents and contractors are receiving fake invoices claiming to be from the town for building permits,”…
Stage 1 fire restrictions lifted for Teton Interagency area
Teton Interagency Fire managers have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Recent precipitation, cooler temperatures, and higher relative humidities have lessened the threat of wildfire. However, all…
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point and signals two more cuts this year
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the…
SVI Radio Radio: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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Solo hiker injured by bear on Sept. 16 in Yellowstone National Park
According to information provided by officials with Yellowstone National Park, a man was injured by a bear on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 16 while hiking on the Turbid Lake Trail, located northeast of Mary Bay in Yellowstone Lake. The…
Star Valley Ranch addresses commercial zone and road improvements
A commercial zoning ordinance and a resolution allowing for equipment purchases were approved by the Star Valley Ranch Town Council at their September 9 meeting. Ordinance 2025-07 Land Usage updates to commercial zoning regulations moved forward on first reading, specifically…
Webb retiring, Lower Valley Energy searches for next CEO
Applications are open for the next President and CEO of Lower Valley Energy following the announcement that current CEO Jim Webb is retiring. “The Board of Directors of Lower Valley Energy in Afton, WY seeks a strategic, innovative, and…
LCSD#2 seeks input on potential calendar changes
The board for Lincoln County School District No. 2 heard information regarding a potential change to the school calendar at their most recent meeting on September 10. Over the course of discussion during the presentation, it was proposed that…