Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Go into Effect Beginning Aug. 12, 2025
Western, Wyo., August 11, 2025—Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. The fire danger rating for…
SVI Media launches SVIkemmerer.com
In light of recent news that broke last week that multiple local, community newspapers in Wyoming have shut their doors, SVI Media has launched SVIkemmerer.com. The website is focused on community news and events specifically for the towns of Kemmerer,…
Church of Jesus Christ Donates US$5.1 Million to the American Red Cross
• Donation to support blood collection equipment and sickle cell treatment The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating US$5.1 million to the American Red Cross to support critical efforts, including blood donation programs (which are receiving equipment…
Independent Notes: Bringing the Wyoming timber industry back. Acknowledging a Wyoming youth.
With the Governor signing the Executive Order (EO) calling for better forest health and a reduction in wildfire risks in Wyoming, he was essentially calling on better forest management through our state. This is something that can be achieved through…
A community without coverage: Pinedale Roundup closes
By Jeannette Boner and Noah McLane Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — For 120 years, the Pinedale Roundup was a staple of Sublette County life. Residents turned to it for sports scores, government coverage, obituaries and…
Federal judge: Fish and Wildlife Service broke law in petition denial
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL —- Montana District Federal Judge Donald Molloy has ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law last year when it denied a petition to protect gray wolves…
Federal energy assistance funding uncertainty worries Wyoming advocates
• Rising electric rates spiked interest in rooftop solar and other home energy efficiencies — even with the state’s strong fossil fuel culture. But federal cuts may put some of those options out of reach. By Dustin Bleizeffer,…
Public should expect increased patrols as Bear Lake welcomes summer crowds, festivalgoers
BEAR LAKE, Idaho – With the annual Bear Lake Raspberry Days beginning today and summer crowds surging, the public should expect an increased law enforcement presence in the area. To handle the daily influx of more than 5,000 visitors—and even more…
The Wave Radio Interview: Tristi Pinkston, Community Events
Tristi Pinkston joined Lisa Hillier on The Wave to promote a number of upcoming community events, including the Tuesday Farmer’s Markets from 12-4, the Short Stories Fundraiser for the Bear Lake Senior Center, Writer’s Workshop pre-registration and the Art Gala…
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum System of SW Wyoming and NW Colorado
• 3 million barrels of oil, 666 billion cubic feet of gas estimated in Phosphoria Total Petroleum System The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum system…