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SVI Radio Interview: Rep. McKay Erickson (R-Afton) Legislative Report

Representative McKay Erickson (R-Afton) of House District 21 stepped into the SVI Radio studio on Monday, September 19 to report on the legislative work he has been involved with over the course of the summer and into the fall. Rep….

Remembering the Life of President Russell M. Nelson

• Family and leaders remember him as a “beloved physician” With sorrow we announce that Russell M. Nelson, beloved President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully shortly after 10 p.m. MDT today at his…

Three rescued from frigid waters of Palisades Reservoir

The following story is courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. – Three boaters are safe after spending nearly an hour in the frigid water of Palisade Reservoir Saturday morning. Emergency crews were dispatched at about 9:50 a.m….

Wyoming, Utah and Idaho push for nuclear energy renaissance

  • Industry leaders see a fertile political environment in the region, but say challenges lie ahead.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com IDAHO FALLS—A couple hundred nuclear energy industry officials, along with two western state governors, a Trump administration official…

Community Awareness Training session scheduled

  In light of recent events, including the Willow Creek Fire, Lincoln County Emergency Management is hosting an essential training session aimed at enhancing community awareness and preparedness. This informative event will take place on October 9, 2025, at 6:00…

Wyoming unemployment falls to 3.2% in August 2025

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Monday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell from 3.3% in July to 3.2% in August. Wyoming’s unemployment rate is slightly lower…

LCSD#2 Board seeking calendar input prior to October 1 work session

  An examination of the school calendar for Star Valley schools has the board looking for questions, comments or concerns as they prepare for an October 1 work session. Superintendent Matt Erickson spoke with SVI as a follow up to…

Second Annual Fall Salt River Clean Up

Star Valley’s second annual Fall Salt River Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 in conjunction with National Public Lands Day.  The Star Valley community is invited to gather and spend the day removing trash from the river and its…

Hageman reflects on Charlie Kirk assassination

In a recent interview, U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman addressed the shocking assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, expressing her disbelief and sorrow over the incident. “I was getting ready to go over to the floor when a staffer came into…

County fire restrictions remain in place, for now

A fire ban remains in effect in Lincoln County, at least for the time being. Removing the restrictions is one of the agenda items for a special meeting scheduled for the Lincoln County Commissioners at 1:00 p.m. this Monday, September…