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Willow Creek Fire still at 12% containment on Wednesday

Fire crews continue to battle the Willow Creek Fire located four miles southwest of Smoot, Wyoming as the blaze enters its sixth day. As of the latest update, the fire is now estimated to be 4,355.9 acres which is virtually…

Dr. Kevin Stucki continues with Southwest Wyoming services

  • New building ready in September After nine years of orthopedic care for the Kemmerer/Diamondville area, Mountain  West Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, will move into a new building serving southwest Wyoming. Plans call for initial services to be provided…

Highway 89 serves as a fire break Saturday evening– Firefighters tracked embers

When firefighters arrived from various parts of the country on Saturday afternoon they found the Willow Creek blaze gaining momentum and traveling in a south to southeasterly direction across the Salt River Summit. The path of fire offered a natural…

Little Greys Fire considered 100-percent contained

The Little Greys Fire located six miles  southeast of the McCain Guard Station in the Bridger-Teton National Forest is now considered 100-percent contained.  The fire topped out at 39.3 acres after being first reported on August 20 and growing from…

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…