More Wyoming teens joining the workforce
CHEYENNE — More of Wyoming’s teenagers are joining the workforce, with health care and social assistance among their top employment choices, according to Wyoming Department of Workforce Services data. DWS Research and Planning Research Supervisor Michael Moore presented labor statistics…
Report suggests four ways to address state housing shortage
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Last February, the Wyoming Community Development Authority published its statewide housing needs assessment for the state of Wyoming. This report showed Wyoming’s housing development was not on track…
‘Making a difference’ Kade & Jami Wilkes give combined 110 years of service
There are two ways to make a living. One is to just make a buck. The other is to make a difference. Kade and Jami Wilkes fall into the latter category. For some 35 years, the two Afton natives have…
Alpine Trails and Pathways: Cross country ski trails await!
Alpine’s winter trails offer adventure and community events for all ages As winter blankets Star Valley, Alpine is gearing up for an exciting season of cross-country skiing with its well-maintained trails. Alpine Trails and Pathways (ATaP) invite residents and visitors…
IDAWY Updates: Thayne Transfer Station
Expansion to be completed late this summer Innovative Waste Management Plans Aim to Enhance Solid Waste Services in Lincoln County and Beyond. Jayson Lower recently shared exciting developments regarding IDAWY and the Thayne Transfer Station during his call into SVI…
Barrasso Bill Finishes Border Wall with COVID-19 Funds
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation Thursday that requires unobligated COVID-19 funds to be used to finish building the wall along the southern border. Senator Barrasso spoke about this bill today on the Senate floor. “Before the Biden administration’s disastrous…
An SVI conversation with James Hobbs, recipient of the 2024 Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year
With 17 years of experience in the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and still more with the Idaho Fish and Game Dept. before coming to assignments in Sheridan, Alpine and Lovell, Senior Game Warden James Hobbs was named the 2024…
SVI Radio Interview: Rep. Andrew Byron, Legislative Preview
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D.C. Delegation: Barrasso sworn in, new leadership role
• Hageman introduces accountability act, Lummis explains value added program U.S. Senator John Barrasso U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) was officially sworn into the United States Senate to continue serving Wyoming in the 119th Congress. He also began his new…
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. …