Thayne Volunteer Fire Chief gives tips how to prevent fires and keep family safe this winter
Thayne Volunteer Fire Chief Toby Merritt says there are many things people should consider to keep their house safe from fire and how to best help emergency services. The first thing he reminds the public to do is if you…
Senator John Barrasso working to stop Build Back Better plan from passing; discusses US energy
U.S. Senator for Wyoming John Barrasso joined SVI to discuss his opposition to the Build Back Better plan along with vaccine mandates and the future of American energy. Working to stop Build Back Better bill in Senate The bill has…
Wyoming Invited to Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to Play Kent State
Game to be Played Dec. 21 in Boise, Idaho Laramie, Wyo. (Dec. 5, 2021) — The Wyoming Cowboys will once again be part of the college bowl season as they were invited to the 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on…
Woman sentenced to prison in husband’s death
RIVERTON (WNE) — Convicted of manslaughter for her husband’s death, BenniLee Strock was sentenced Tuesday to 15-20 years in prison. The 40-year-old Pavillion woman, who was 39 when she committed the crime, had been drinking with her husband on Christmas…
Movie Review: “Biggest Little Farm”
By Melissa Haderlie Branch Manager, Star Valley Branch Library While we generally promote reading in these columns this week I am reviewing not a book, but a movie. Movies can spark interest in ideals that lead to further reading, research,…
Stretching: What’s it worth?
◆ Benefits of systematically stretching your muscles and ligaments. Human bodies are meant to move. They are intended to push limits and remain active. Among other components, muscles and ligaments make movement possible. Inconsistent use of muscles and ligaments can…
Wyoming Remains Perfect with 79-58 Win over McNeese State
Pokes move to 8-0 on the season for best start since 2012-13 The Wyoming Cowboys remained perfect on the season with a 79-58 win over McNeese State in the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday afternoon. Wyoming dominated the paint in the…
State salary increases a priority in Gordon’s budget
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon considers salary increases meant to support state employee recruitment and retention a high priority in the 2023-24 biennium budget. He included $53 million in his…
Wyoming unemployment down
◆ Estimates suggest one-third found jobs. Two-thirds stopped looking. SVI Media/Workforce Services The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 4.5% in September to 4.1%…
Additional emergency rental assistance funding opens to more Wyoming renters
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Are you struggling financially? More Wyoming households, including those homeless or without a current residence, may be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) with the recent opening up of additional federal dollars. Wyoming has received…