House, Senate at odds over school funding bills
By Arno Rosenfeld Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Legislature appears further away than ever on the question of how to solve Wyoming’s $660 million education deficit after a Senate committee killed the House’s school finance proposal Monday,…
Hunting and fishing has $788 million state economic impact
A new analysis from the University of Wyoming shows hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing activities made a significant impact on the state’s economy in 2016. Data show that hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers spent an estimated $788 million in Wyoming,…
Enzi introduces new kind of savings account to help small businesses, employees cover health care costs
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to help small businesses and their employees cover health care costs, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., introduced legislation yesterday to create a new kind of tax-exempt savings account which would provide more choice and…
(Video) – SVHS Send-off Assembly
The Wyoming State Spirit competition will get underway on Wednesday where the SVHS cheerleaders and Brave Cadettes will be performing. The state drama competition is this week as well. The Lady Braves basketball team will be competing in the Wyoming…
Fatal Crash near Pinedale claims life of Juvenile
The following is a press release from the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office. (Pinedale, Wyo –March 5th, 2018) Sublette County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway Patrol respond to a fatal vehicle crash on Highway 191 near the airport. On Thursday March…
Sublette S&R Rescues Injured Snowmobiler in Lincoln County
Emergency responders from Sublette County were able to successfully rescue an injured snowmobiler in Horse Creek area of Lincoln County. The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office said a call was received Sunday, March 4, from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office stating…
Sheriff’s Office Issues Fraud Alert
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of another phone scam, this time involving the department’s phone number. The sheriff’s office stated that calls with the caller ID of Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, calling from the number 307-885-5231, is…
Snake River Canyon accident claims the life of Star Valley Ranch man
Official release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol On March 2nd, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 127 on US 26/89, near Alpine, Wyoming. At 6:14 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover….
(Video) – 3A West Regional Basketball Tournament
Pinedale High School is host to the 2018 3A West Regional Basketball Tournament and they have partnered with SVI Media to broadcast the whole event in high-definition. Each game will be uploaded and archived at livestream.com/svi for later viewing. Follow…
Wyoming News Briefs: February 28, 2018
These stories courtesy of the Wyoming News Exchange. Outfitter found not guilty of animal cruelty JACKSON (WNE) — Forest Stearns, a Wilson outfitter, has been found not guilty of animal cruelty. Teton County Circuit Court Judge James Radda filed the…