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New rules and funding changes mean big differences in enrollment

This information provided by Enroll Wyoming –  Wyoming residents who get health coverage through the health insurance marketplace should expect differences when enrolling, including cost increases and a smaller staff at a nonprofit that provides free assistance with health coverage…

SVI Radio Interview: Matt Erickson & Ryan Lyman, LCSD#2

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Willow Creek Fire now estimated at 4,355 acres and 12% containment

The Willow Creek Fire, first reported on the morning of August 22, is now being reported to have grown to 4,355 acres. Located four miles southwest of Smoot, Wyoming, the fire ballooned from 250 acres to over 3,000 acres over…

Cooler temps and increased chance of rain in the forecast as Willow Creek Fire continues to be active.

According to the latest update on Monday provided by officials battling the Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot, wetter conditions and cooler temperatures are expected to aid in the effort.  No increase in burning acreage was reported with the total…

Willow Creek Fire Update: Sunday August 24

The Willow Creek Fire entered its third day pushing nearly 4,000 acres with zero-percent containment according to officials. The fire was originally reported late Friday morning south of Afton, Wyoming and grew quickly due to dry fuel and windy conditions….

Live Radio Report: Swift Creek Fire Update from Dan Dockstader

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Willow Creek Fire closes US 89

***UPDATE*** Highway 89 over the South End (Salt Pass) was reopened shortly after 1:00 am Sunday morning. The latest update on the fire since Saturday night will be posted as soon as information is available. The evacuation order for those…

Salt River Arts Society receives Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Grant

  At a recent Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF) board meeting, the Salt River Arts Society received a $50,000 grant to assist with the replacement and rebuilding of the historic Ford Theater’s façade. As Mayor Jeff Jensen noted in his…