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Text-In Topic Responses: What changed since September 12, 2001?

On the anniversary of 9/11, and in light of events that occurred on September 10, 2025, Duke and Dahl asked radio listeners what has changed in the United States of America. Many still talk about the nationwide unity that was…

Mule Deer population remains on rebound

In a recent interview, Angi Bruce, Director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, provided a comprehensive update on the status of mule deer populations in Wyoming, discussing both the challenges and positive developments. The mule deer herd faced significant…

Naughton Units 1 & 2 natural gas conversion expected by early 2026

  • Unit 3 has already been converted The Naughton Power Plant in Kemmerer was commissioned as a coal-fired facility in 1963 and has been a large economic driver for the county and Kemmerer/Diamondville specifically for many decades. However, the…

Fighting the Willow Creek Fire requires team training and experience

Daily organizational meetings were key to the increased containment percentages on the 4,066 acre Willow Creek Fire south of Star Valley in the past two weeks. Management of the fire came  under the direction of a trained fire fighting team,…

Willow Creek Fire now 96% contained

The Willow Creek Fire, which was first reported on August 22, is now nearly fully contained according to to the most recent update from officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest. On Wednesday September 10, the fire is being described as…

Faith-based suicide prevention training offered this Thursday

  PROSPER Together, an organization that works to prevent suicide on a global scale, is offering a faith-based suicide reduction training on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Afton Civic Center at 150 South Washington Street. PROSPER Chaplain…

SVI Radio Interview: Dave Eskelsen, Rocky Mountain Power

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Welding students build metal fabrication business

  Two Star Valley High School welding students have launched a metal fabrication business in which they create customized items such as fire pits and planters for the public. Their passion for welding is taking them to the next level…