Could Wyoming water get piped to Colorado? A decades-old plan resurfaces
• Project has a number of hurdles, including pending federal and state authorizations and wildlife concerns, but the process was set in motion last winter. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com A gas exploration company with Florida ties is pursuing plans…
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly
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SVI Radio Interview: Justin Laycock, Intermittent Spring Rock Slide Update
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(Photos) Intermittent Spring Rock Slide
A rock slide that occurred in late May has partially covered the intermittent spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The slide prompted the Bridger-Teton National Forest to implement a closure of the path from the picnic table area…
Former Gillette police officer accused of murdering three in South Dakota
GILLETTE (WNE) — A former Gillette police officer has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder stemming from allegations that he shot and killed three people in South Dakota on Memorial Day. Jay Edward Ostrem, 64, was charged…
Gordon: Wyoming files additional lawsuit challenging new EPA rule
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon announced Thursday that Wyoming has filed an additional lawsuit challenging a new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) targeting the coal industry. Wyoming has joined West Virginia and Georgia, along with 19…
Forest Service provides additional details on Intermittent Spring rock slide
The Bridger-Teton National Forest has released additional details regarding a rock slide that occurred near the mouth of the intermittent spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The Forest Service has implemented “an emergency closure for the Periodic Spring…
Rock slide occurs at mouth of Intermittent Spring
*Note: An update to this story has been provided and can be found by clicking here.* A large rock slide has occurred on top of the historic Intermittent Spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The slide occurred “earlier…
(Video Link) – Town Hall meeting with AARP and Governor Mark Gordon on property tax relief
In the 2003 Wyoming Legislative session the Lincoln and Teton delegation teamed up to pass a resolution addressing property taxes. Gov. Mark Gordon spoke about it recently in an open forum for AARP. You can listen at the link included…
Don’t let road construction jam your summer plans
By Sarah Elmquist Squires The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Road construction season is upon us, and knowing where and when your route might be held up is key to smart – and safe –…