Wyoming Kum & Go locations to rebrand as Maverik
CHEYENNE (WNE) — In April 2023, Maverik announced the acquisition of Kum & Go as part of a $2 billion deal. Four months later, it announced it would begin rebranding Kum & Go locations in four states, including Wyoming,…
Photos: Long View Fire near Cokeville
Firefighters were able to quickly contain a wild fire Thursday afternoon near the Long View Estates subdivision southwest of Cokeville. The Cokeville Fire Department, BLM, Kemmerer Fire Department, Lincoln County Road and Bridge and even local farmers all responded to…
Angel Moroni statue to be replaced on LDS Temple in Afton after being struck by lightning
Temple grounds will be closed during the replacement. The Temple Facilities Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is replacing the Angel Moroni statue that sits atop the Star Valley, Wyoming Temple in Afton. Replacement work is…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Suppressing Leeds Creek Fire
Pinedale, Wyo., August 2, 2024 — The Bridger-Teton National Forest is fighting a new fire on the Pinedale Ranger District of the forest. The Leeds Creek fire was reported at 10:47 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, by Forest Service staff…
3.1 magnitude earthquake occurs north of Alpine
The United States Geological Service has report that an earthquake occurred near Alpine early Friday morning. The tremor registered as a 3.1 magnitude and took place at 4:05 a.m. The location was inside Lincoln County a few miles northeast of…
Bedford man convicted on charges related to January 6 capitol protest
A Star Valley man was convicted Wednesday, July 31 on charges related to the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol Building protest. Douglas Harrington, 69, of Bedford was found guilty by U.S. District Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on two felony…
SVI Radio Interview: Jim Webb, Lower Valley Energy Fire Mitigation
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LDS Church announces new medical school for BYU
• Medical School will draw students from U.S. and around the world and seek collaborative relationships with various institutions in Utah The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following announcement: Brigham Young University…
Property Tax Initiative falls short of required signatures
• Ballot Initiative would cut property taxes by 50% statewide A ballot initiative aimed at cutting property taxes in Wyoming fell just shy of the required number of signatures. The Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office said on Tuesday that…
Secretary Gray Announces Investigation into ActBlue
CHEYENNE, WY – In the wake of nationwide money laundering and identity theft allegations against Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue, Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced an investigation into ActBlue Wyoming, a political action committee registered with the Wyoming Secretary of State’s…