Airline program low on funds
By Matthew Green Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Air Service Enhancement Program, or ASEP, is projected to run out of money by 2019, leaving airports in Wyoming airports at risk. The Wyoming Legislature’s Minerals, Business and…
GOP gov. candidates spend millions on campaigns
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — There’s nothing like some contentious primary races to be a boon for the local economy. Candidates have filed their spending reports for the 2018 primary election cycle, and…
Wyoming State Canvassing Board certifies Primary Election results
CHEYENNE, WY –The Wyoming State Canvassing Board certified the primary election results on Wednesday morning, August 29th – making what were previously unofficial results official. The State Canvassing Board examined the results of state-level races across Wyoming and certified 117…
First Wyoming West Nile Virus Case Reported for 2018
Wyoming’s first reported West Nile virus case for 2018 involves a Fremont County adult, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Mosquitos spread West Nile virus (WNV) when they feed on infected birds and then bite people, animals or…
Wyoming News Briefs: August 27, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. ‘North of 1,700’ freshmen head to UW campus LARAMIE (WNE) — University of Wyoming spokesman Chad Baldwin said Friday the school…
10-year-old boy injured by bear in Yellowstone National Park
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Around 10 a.m. Thursday, a family of four from Washington encountered a bear half mile up the Divide Trail, southeast of Old Faithful. The son, 10,…
Southwest Sports Preview: August 24 & 25
SVI Media is pleased to expand our footprint and endeavor to bring other regional communities great sports coverage in the 2018-19 school year. Radio broadcasts will take place under the SVI umbrella in Kemmerer, Cokeville and Montpelier with video coverage…
Rexburg ranks #4 in affordable cities for college students
Trying to work one’s way through college is becoming a more difficult concept. Most recently, a staff at Student Loan Hero compiled a list of cities where it is the easiest to attend school and pay as you go. Coming…
Car accident near Lusk claims Illinois man
On August 16, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 195 on US 18 near Lusk, Wyoming. At 10:32 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a two-vehicle collision. A 2014 Toyota Yaris was traveling northbound on…