Mask order extended in Teton County until April 16
JACKSON (WNE) – Jackson Hole residents and visitors will have to keep covering their noses and mouths as a COVID-19 prevention measure through mid-April. Though Wyoming’s statewide mask mandate ended Tuesday, Teton County has been approved for a local mask…
Uinta County Opens COVID Vaccines to Anyone Age 18 and Older
Uinta County Public Health announced Tuesday, March 16, that COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to anyone in the county 18 years of age or older. The announcement comes on the first day that Wyoming’s mask mandate was no longer in…
Legislative Update from Rep. Scott Heiner
Wyoming State Representative Scott Heiner (R-HD18) provided the following update on the 2021 legislative session. This week we began to work on the Supplemental Budget on the House and Senate Floors. The debate was often ‘spirited’ with a lot of…
Breathing new life into old history
◆ Ford Theatre reopens as live performance venue showcasing local talent. The children’s orchestra was playing “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” But with instruments in youthful hands and the attention span of young minds, it was just noisy chaos. A…
Wyoming State Representative Evan Simpson says first round of cuts to the general fund reduces it by $445 million
Wyoming State Representative Evan Simpson (R-HD21) says after meeting last week and going through the first round of cuts, the state will reduce the general fund by $445 million. He says this is a very significant cut. “It’s the largest…
Kelly Sugihara from Wyoming Cancer Resource Services makes rounds to raise recognition of screenings during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Kelly Sugihara from the Wyoming Cancer Resource Services is making rounds to educate parts of the state about the importance cancer screenings. With her organization she helps people without insurance to be able…
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir talks upcoming projects and issues
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir joined SVI to discuss a range of upcoming projects and issues that affect the city. We will highlight them here: All West Communications expansion project Muir discussed the upcoming expansion project for All West Communications…
4A State Basketball Wrap-Up
The Winter sports season officially ended on Saturday evening as Wyoming ’s 4A Class completed their basketball state championship in Casper. For the 4A Girls, Cheyenne East defeated Star Valley (42-30), Green River (62-50) and then overcame Cody in the…
Sheriff Johnson explains jail expansion
Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson explained some upgrades and construction completed at the Lincoln County Jail in Kemmerer this week in an interview with SVI Media. Johnson commented, “It was a big project. When that building was actually built, there…
Lady Braves edge Central to advance to Consolation Finals
The Star Valley Lady Braves faced off against the Cheyenne Central Indians at 9 a.m in the Ford Wyoming Center in the Consolation Bracket of the 4A State Girls Tournament. It was a tight finish with the Lincoln County team…