Toolson joins Star Valley Ranch Council, Rok will be new mayor in February
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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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Meta replaces fact-checking with X-style community notes
The Associated Press (AP) — Facebook and Instagram owner Meta said Tuesday it’s scrapping its third-party fact-checking program and replacing it with a Community Notes program written by users similar to the model used by Elon Musk’s social media platform…
Gordon calls court ruling on oil and gas leases a partial victory
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon called the New Year’s Eve decision by the U.S. District Court of Wyoming in Wyoming v. Haaland “an important partial victory for Wyoming.” The suit was brought in response to the Bureau…
50% tax exemption will go before Wyo. voters in 2026
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A citizen-led initiative to slash property taxes for qualified Wyoming homeowners by 50% was certified Friday by Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray to appear on the…
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso discusses a wide range of topics ahead of becoming majority whip
By David Velazquez Casper Star Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange WASHINGTON — The halls of the United States Capitol were calm the day before the 119th Congress was set to be sworn in. Desks on the floor of the…
SVI Radio Interview: Dan Ordyna, Star Valley Health
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Avalanche claims life of skier on Togwotee Pass
A skier from Lander, Wyoming has died after being caught in an avalanche on Togwotee Pass Saturday morning. The Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) said they were dispatched to a known avalanche burial at Togwotee just before noon on…