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Lincoln up 16 jobs, Teton up by 935 jobs in Second Quarter 

  Dan Dockstader SVI Media/SV Chamber Workforce Serv. The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from second quarter 2022 to second quarter 2023, total employment in the state rose by 6,814 jobs…

(Video) – Star Valley Football hosting the Buffalo Bison

The football season is getting down to the nitty-gritty as semifinal games are taking place on Friday and Saturday across Wyoming. In Afton, the (1W) Star Valley Braves (9-1) are hosting the (2E) Buffalo Bison (7-2) with the winner heading…

EES students explore STEM through Makerspace programming

• Librarian Katie Thygerson leads students in creation and innovation. Librarians in schools throughout Lincoln County School District No. 2 are working to inspire students with a program called “Makerspace.” Under the direction of librarian, Katie Thygerson, students at Etna…

Making magic happen every day at Swift Creek Trading

• November 1 marks one year for Michael Horn. “In a year, it’s been amazing what we’ve been able to accomplish,” said Michael Horn, owner of Swift Creek Trading, in an interview with SVI Media’s Duke Dance on the Weekday…

Independent Notes: Thank you to Wyoming’s D.C. delegation for their opposition to the BLM plans in southwest Wyoming.

  I commend Wyoming’s D.C. Delegation for stepping out in front of a federal agency and throwing the penalty flag. A group of us in the Wyoming Senate will hold a steady hand and an expressionless face in similar times…

Medicare Open Enrollment open until Dec. 7

• Erickson reviews options on SVI Weekday Wake-up. Kendall Erickson from Sharp Insurance joined the SVI Weekday Wake-Up program to break down the changes to Medicare and go over the options on the healthcare exchange. He says the Medicare Open…

“Work Hard, Play Hard” – A Family Legacy at the Farmer’s Feed Store in Thayne

• Nolan and Kaylene Simpson retire after six decades of hard work. Nestled in the heart of Thayne, the Farmer’s Feed Store has been a historical part of the community for over six decades. What began as a modest venture…

New Lincoln County Chief of Staff prioritizes projects

  • Allen joins commission after working for SLCEDC. The new Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff Stephen Allen says there are several projects they want to prioritize as they seek to create some unity with the new role. Allen…

All Souls Day Requiem Concert offered Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Thayne

• The program features pieces that honor and reverence departed loved ones. Admission is free. In honor of All Souls Day, seven local musicians are presenting a Requiem Concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 2 in the Holy Family…

Choma wins Overall  Grand Champion Swine at  2023 NILE in Billings

• Young Jacob follows in his brother, Robert’s, footsteps. Jacob Choma, son of Bob and Lisa Choma of Etna, earned the 2023 Overall Grand Champion Swine ribbon and buckle for his Junior Fed Market Swine at the Northern International Livestock…