Afton man dies in plane crash near Casper; Natrona County officials have completed recovery
An Afton man has died as a result of a plane crash in Natrona County outside of Casper, Wyoming. Brett Dean Smith has been identified by his wife to SVI News. A formal release of the name is pending from…
Lummis Works to Place Women’s Suffrage Monument on National Mall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During Women’s History Month, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined a bipartisan group of six U.S. senators in introducing the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act. This bill would secure the Women’s National Suffrage Monument’s location on the National…
Hirschi elected Chairman of Lincoln County GOP
The Central Committee of the Lincoln County Republican Party, made up of 35 elected committeewomen and 35 elected committeemen, elected the executive committee officers for the party on Saturday, March 18. Wade Hirschi and Marti Halverson were both nominated for…
Trans athlete ban lawsuit likely
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization plans to file a lawsuit challenging new legislation banning transgender students from competing on interscholastic sports teams. Gov. Mark Gordon allowed the legislation…
Statewide reactions split as Gordon takes final action on bills
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Stakeholders had the weekend to sit with the final decisions announced Friday by Gov. Mark Gordon on several pieces of legislation passed during the recent general session. Their…
Gordon vetoes absentee ballot bill
By Joshua Wolfson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday vetoed legislation designed to prevent people from sending misleading absentee ballot request forms, saying late changes to the bill could produce unintended consequences that…
Hearing to block new abortion ban likely in days
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A judge will likely hear arguments in days on whether to block Wyoming’s new abortion-ban law that a lawsuit claims imperils women, imposes a Christianity on other religions, discriminates based on sex and violates…
Newcastle schools locked down after report of student with gun
NEWCASTLE (WNE) — Newcastle High School was in an extended lockdown on March 15 after the school was informed that a student had brought a gun to school. There have been no injuries reported as a result of the incident,…
Paige Anne, former Vocalist contestant from Idaho, is going to Hollywood.
A former contestant of SVI Media’s Vocalist singing competition is going to Hollywood. Paige Anne, 17 of Idaho Falls, appeared on American Idol Sunday night. Anne was given a no vote from Katy Perry, but yes votes from both Lionel…
Uinta County GOP leadership ousted
EVANSTON (WNE) — After a protracted legal battle and public controversy, the Uinta County GOP is under new leadership. The entire executive committee was removed during Tuesday’s Republican Party meeting. Former Evanston Mayor Joy Bell replaced chair Elisabeth “Biffy” Jackson….