Ranchers protest Burger King ad campaign
———————– By Tom Milstead Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON — A recent ad campaign by fast food giant Burger King proved to be the last straw for a group of Goshen County ranchers. Burger King released the Impossible…
UW President makes a trip to SV
——————– ◆ UW looks to build bridges and partnerships. An entourage of UW officials, including newly appointed UW President Ed Seidel, made a trip to Star Valley on Tuesday, July 21. The group toured the valley, met with local business…
Economy looking up – uncertainty remains in Western Wyoming
◆ Coin shortage is not an issue at this point. It’s a mixed bag of improvement and uncertainly as far as the economy in Western Wyoming is concerned. SVI Media recently had the chance to talk with Bank of Star…
2020 Lincoln County Fair opens Saturday
——————- ◆ Arena events promise fun and excitement. Lincoln County Fair Officials have lined up a blockbuster series of grandstand evening events for the 2020 fair happening the first week of August 2020. “We’ve got a great lineup of events…
School district discusses its Smart Start back-to-school plan
• Work session held Tuesday evening, July 28. The administrative team and superintendent met with trustees of the Lincoln County School District 2 Board on Tuesday, July 28 for a work session. The purpose of the session was to present…
Investigation concludes Riverton officer who killed man in shootout was justified
By Clair McFarland The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — The law enforcement officer who returned fire on a gunman three months ago in residential Riverton acted within the law to defend himself and others, according to an official…
Testing maxed as Jackson Hole’s COVID-19 numbers grow
JACKSON (WNE) — As the per-capita rate of COVID-19 cases in Jackson Hole climbs, community leaders are beginning to feel the impacts on health care services, including virus testing capacity, public hotlines and telehealth. Teton County’s per capita rate of…
Cheyenne man sentenced for hitting women outside bar
CHEYENNE (WNE) – A man facing charges for hitting two people outside a local bar was sentenced Monday afternoon in Laramie County District Court to two to four years in prison. Anthony Lane, 34, had been previously charged with aggravated…
WHSAA announces Wyoming Fall sports will start on time
—————— Ending months of speculation the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) released a news release clarifying the upcoming season for the 2020-21 school year. Star Valley High School will have golf begin practice on August 10 with their first…
New case growth sets record at 64, Uinta County man becomes 26th victim
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew Tuesday by the highest number seen since the pandemic began in March. News of the 64 new laboratory-confirmed cases came as the Wyoming Department of Health announced a Uinta County man…