A Brief Guide to Idaho Crude Oil Production
CITATION: “© [zhengzaishanchu] / Adobe Stock” A few years ago, Idaho officially became a crude oil-producing state. Other nearby states, such as Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, also produced gas and oil commercially, and the Gem State now helps the global…
Power goes out in North Afton
A broken jumper on a Lower Valley Energy Distribution Line disrupted power for 381 consumers on Wednesday, March 6. The outage occurred just after 5 p.m. According to information released by Lower Valley Energy, the broken jumper “affected a feeder…
You’re Invited to Celebrate Wyoming Pride Day with the State Tomorrow
March 6, 2019—Cheyenne, Wyoming—Few places motivate state pride as effectively as Wyoming. From border to border, Wyomingites unify to celebrate the state’s epic landscapes, adventures and community. March 7, otherwise known as 307 Day, encourages residents to share their love for…
A Look Back on the History of Mining in Wyoming
CITATION: “© [Rosemary] / Adobe Stock” Wyoming is currently the leading producer of coal in the United States and is home to the largest coal mine in the world. Dig into the rich history of mining in Wyoming to learn…
Home explodes in Alpine Monday morning
A home and airplane hanger in Alpine is a complete loss after an apparent propane related explosion. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that the explosion occurred around 4:30 AM Monday morning on Alpine Circle near the airport. The home…
7 of the Top Producing Coal Mines in Wyoming
CITATION: “© [adam88xx] / Adobe Stock” Since 1986, Wyoming has held the title of the nation’s leading coal producer. Home to 7 of the top ten producing mines in the United States, it currently provides roughly 40 percent of the…
MUST WATCH: Local snowmobiler narrowly escapes being buried by avalanche
Current avalanche conditions in western Wyoming are extremely high, and one local rider wants to warn others just how scary the back country can be. Even in good conditions. Kayd Burton submitted this video to SVI Media in hopes of…
TEXT-IN RESPONSES: Should parents be required by law to vaccinate their kids?
Wednesday morning during the Text-In Topic on the Weekday Wake-up, Duke & Dahl asked listeners their opinions in regards to vaccinations. (The Weekday Wake-up can be heard throughout western and southwestern Wyoming Monday-Friday from 7-9 am on Swift 98 and…
HEALTH TOPICS TUESDAY: Shelley Balls, Cent$ible Nutrition Program
Shelley Balls with the University of Wyoming extension in Star Valley recently spoke with SVI Media’s Duke Dance about the extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program, or CNP. The conversation was part of Star Valley Medical Center’s “Health Topics Tuesday,” which Aires…
Wyoming’s Natural Resources
Citation: ©[Robert]/Adobe Stock Wyoming has a variety of resources at their disposal. From agriculture to mining—the state is a well-oiled machine when it comes to producing fuel. The coal and gas mining industries, in particular, are the most successful. In…