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Renovation of the Golden Rule Store sparks excitement in Kemmerer

The historic Golden Rule Store, an iconic establishment in Kemmerer, is set to undergo a significant renovation that promises to breathe new life into the downtown area. During an interview, Jesica Lozier provided insight into the project, highlighting the familial…

Wave Radio Interview: Larry Vila & Lott Crockett – Snowball Dance

Larry Vila and Lott Crockett stopped by the radio station this morning to talk about the 36th annual Snowball Dance  this Saturday, February 14 from 7-11pm at the Bear Lake Middle School Gym.

Idaho Legislative Reports from Rep. Wheeler and Senator Harris

Visiting with Senator Mark Harris from Boise on Thursday, February 5, Lisa asked about the conformity bill and when the Senate would be voting on it. they also discussed possible cuts in transportation funding, higher education and more,. Update on…

Kodiaks continue inaugural season

The Kemmerer Kodiaks continued their inaugural season on Saturday, February 7, competing at Fossil Island Golf Course in front of family, friends and community members. According to Coach Adam Calkins, the revived youth club currently has 30 kids participating, grades…

Wyoming lawmakers exempt two UW programs, one facility from proposed $40 million cut

    • Lawmakers had previously exempted the education and agriculture colleges from what would amount to an 11% reduction to the school’s block grant.   By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Lawmakers voted Thursday to exempt additional University of Wyoming programs…

Amazon warehouse in Riverton finally confirmed as construction finishes

    RIVERTON (WNE) — After two years of rumors and non-disclosure agreements signed by local economic development officials, word has finally come through official channels: Amazon is here. Though the giant facility currently under construction in the Eastern Shoshone…

Kemmerer Hockey draws 30 for a revival of Kodiaks

First games Saturday. Adam Calkins serves as hockey teacher and coach. Early evening temperatures in Kemmerer hover at zero but it doesn’t detour a group of young skaters gathering at the frozen pond at the Kemmerer Golf Course. Undeterred by…

Lincoln County unemployment down 

  The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from November to December at 3.4%. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was just barely lower than its December 2024 level…

Poaching incident near Evanston 

  The tranquil beauty of Southwest Wyoming has once again been marred by an unfortunate incident of poaching, this time in the Evanston region. Angi Bruce, the Wyoming Game and Fish Director, expressed her disappointment in a recent interview regarding…

Wave Radio Interview: Rep. Veile – Legislative Report

Representative Veile and Lisa visited on the phone on Wednesday in a weekly legislative update. Conformity Bill passed the house and is now headed to the Senate floor. Transportation issues including Utah’s proposed refinery tax that will affect Idaho. Also,…