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Pilot Butte in Freemont County blocked in Congress

By Sarah Elmquist Squires Lander Journal Via Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — Last month, dozens of people stood outside U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s Riverton office, chanting and raising signs in protest.  “Stop Pilot Butte – save our land,” they cried. …

Wyoming Freedom Caucus outlines agenda for 2025 legislative session

By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The 68th Wyoming Legislature is set to be sworn in next week, and both Gov. Mark Gordon and members of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus met with the media…

Alpine prepares for a new school with a master plan and new Town Council member

The Town of Alpine steps into 2025 with changes to the town council. Shay Scaffide replaces  retiring councilman Frank Dickerson. Scaffide was elected in November, while Andrea Burchard was re-elected at the same time. They join council-members Jeremy Larsen and Emily…

Lincoln County prepares for funds from Industrial Siting

Lincoln County is working out the details with industrial siting associated with the Kemmerer Power Station. Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff, Stephen Allen, explained the process, on the Weekday Wake-Up program. “The biggest thing we have going is industrial…

Mel Shumway joins Lincoln County Commission

Mel Shumway of Star Valley was sworn into office as the newest member of the Lincoln County Commission on Monday, Jan. 6. The honorable Joseph B. Bluemel of Wyoming’s Third Judicial District administered the oath of office. Shumway spoke highly…

SVI Radio Interview: Tim Hale, LCSD2 Education Foundation

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Bill proposes changes to animal cruelty laws, including ‘whacking’ rules and enforcement

  By Susan Monaghan Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — A new bill coming through this year’s legislative session would amend the state’s animal cruelty statute to specify that predatory animals must be killed immediately if they’re…

SVI Radio Interview: Dir. Anji Bruce, Wyoming Game & Fish

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SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway

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