Feds will include fewer Wyoming tracts in oil and gas lease sale
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —The federal government will include one-third fewer Wyoming tracts than anticipated in the first oil and gas lease sale of the Biden presidency — about 28% of the 459 parcels…
Body of missing Layton woman found in Rich County
By Josh Ellis, KSLTV.com Officials say the body of a Layton woman who was reported missing has been located. Deputies with the Rich County Sheriff’s Office said they received a call on April 8 saying four teenage boys on dirt…
Light fixture determined cause of fire in downtown Afton
Extensive damage was caused to a portion of a downtown building in Afton Monday morning. The fire was located above Stella’s 467 Doughbox and Roadhouse, located at 467 South Washington St. The Afton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the…
Legislature set to review affordable housing shortage
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In Jackson, workers camp out in cars and tents. In Cheyenne, hundreds commute from neighboring towns. Meanwhile, Laramie is struggling to attract new businesses, Wyoming Public Media reported last…
Heavy snow stalls Yellowstone opening
JACKSON (WNE) — Crews in Yellowstone National Park are working to clear nearly a foot of snow from the park to allow visitors early season access. “Due to extremely heavy snow received this week,” officials wrote on social media, “the…
Bears With Cubs Are Emerging From Dens in Teton County
Jackson Wyo., April 18, 2022—Grizzly bears with cubs have begun emerging from their dens in Teton County. As bears become active this spring, BearWise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware. Seeing…
Afton FD responds to fire in downtown Afton
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. Monday the Afton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the roof of a restaurant in downtown Afton. The fire appears to be located above Stella’s 467 Doughbox and Roadhouse. A small…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” by Cole Swindell
A tribute to 90’s country music from Cole Swindell is up for vote in the week’s Kick It or Keep It on SVI Radio. “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” is part of Swindell’s latest album titled Stereotype. The full album…
Governor Gordon Responds to Announcement of Resumption of Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sales
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement that lease sales for oil and gas drilling on federal land will resume. The Department of Interior plans to sharply reduce the acreage available for…
DNA Study Provides New Information on Teton Bighorn Numbers
Jackson, Wyo., April 15, 2022—Preliminary findings from an on-going DNA study suggest there may be more bighorn sheep in the Teton Range than biologists previously believed, a breath of good news as public land and wildlife managers work to conserve…