Session promises heavy workload — and not just for lawmakers
By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Lawmakers face a heavy workload Monday when the 2022 budget session begins. Along with passing a budget, they must hammer out a redistricting plan and allocate $1 billion in federal stimulus money. It’s not likely to…
Yellowstone to improve telecommunications systems in developed areas
The National Park Service (NPS) signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for an environmental assessment (EA) to improve telecommunications systems in the developed areas of Yellowstone National Park. The FONSI was approved in 2021. Although the environmental review…
Jackson Broncs Basketball Recap
Over the weekend the Broncs basketball faithful were treated to 4 varsity games, 2 for the ladies and 2 for the boys and while the boys picked up some serious momentum, the ladies continue to search for identity within the…
Bridger Valley Fire responds to Mountain View house fire
Bridger Valley Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire in Mountain View shortly after 2:00 a.m. Monday, February 14. According to Uinta County Fire and Ambulance, heavy smoke and flames were showing from a home when firefighters arrived. The…
Cowboys enter Rankings at No. 22 In Associated Press Poll
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Feb. 14, 2022) – The Wyoming Cowboy basketball team made their way into the Associated Press rankings on Monday coming in at No. 22. It marked the first time since Jan. 12, 2015 that the Cowboys have been…
Breaking ‘Barriers’: New documentary explores obstacles along migration routes
By Eve Newman Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — A new wildlife documentary from the Wyoming Migration Initiative at the University of Wyoming gives an up-close look at the obstacles that migrating animals face, as well as the…
Wyoming Legislative website provides up-to-date information on 2022 Budget Session
Cheyenne – Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2022 Budget Session. The web address is www.wyoleg.gov and is continually updated as each bill moves through the legislative…
Idaho Water Supply Committee: Record-dry January, drought outlook ‘grim’
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – After a near “perfect” start to the season, officials with the Idaho Water Supply Committee said a record-dry January and dry forecasts are not ideal for the widespread…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “The Joker And The Queen” by Ed Sheeran & Taylor Swift
The Valentine’s edition of Kick It or Keep It on SVI Radio finds itself with a duet from two popular artists. If kept, this love song would be added to the Swift 98 playlist. “The Joker And The King” by…
Kemmerer City Administrator talks potential buyers for the coal-fired plants planned for “retirement”
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says due diligence is happening on potential buyers for the Naughton Coal Power Plant in keeping with House Bill 200 that passed last year. The legislation requires Rocky Mountain Power, the current owner of the…