The long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By TERRY TANG Associated Press The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as…
Wyoming National Guard prepares to support peaceful transfer of power at inauguration
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Preparing to serve at next week’s presidential inauguration, nearly 70 soldiers and airmen of the Wyoming National Guard underwent civil disturbance training Wednesday morning. They were activated to support the inauguration on Monday, serving as a…
Curt Meier: Envisioning Wyoming’s financial future
• State Treasurer proposes bold initiatives to strengthen Wyoming’s economy while addressing national debt concerns In a recent interview on SVI Radio, Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meier provided valuable insights into the state’s financial landscape and his vision for…
Supreme Court backs law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its…
SVI Radio Interview: Lxi Weber, Star Valley Arts Council
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SVI Radio Interview: Legislative update with Rep. Scott Heiner
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Ucross to receive $40,000 award from the National Endowment of the Arts
UCROSS, WYOMING – Ucross, the acclaimed artist residency program in Wyoming, announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $40,000. This grant will support the launch…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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Wyoming jails are forced to warehouse mentally ill. Sheriffs want state’s support.
• Fourteen of 23 sheriffs signed a letter asking the Legislature to shift cost burden to health department. By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com Wyoming sheriffs for years have been frustrated with the amount of time they’re holding inmates in…
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
By CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of…