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Superintendent Matt Erickson from Lincoln County School District #2 stepped into the SVI Radio studio on Tuesday, October 27 for his monthly report.

 

SVI Radio Interview: Kemmerer District Ranger Adam Calkins - Bridger-Teton National Forest

October 27, 2026

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SVI Radio Interview: Superintendent Matt Erickson - LCSD#2

October 27, 2026

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Wyoming gas prices fall 13.2 cents per gallon in the past week

October 27, 2026

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 13.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.30 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 18.4 cents per... Read More

WYDOT awarded competitive federal grant for Green River tunnel safety improvements

October 27, 2026

    ROCK SPRINGS (WNE)  — The Wyoming Department of Transportation was recently awarded a $6.659 million competitive federal grant for safety improvements in the Green River tunnels on Interstate 80. The U.S. Department of Transportation recognized WYDOT with a... Read More

Kemmerer new home construction moving forward

October 26, 2026

A 78-home subdivision on Canyon Road is coming together for Kemmerer in the fall of 2026.  The Gateway Village PUD is in the process of getting water, sewer, gas, electric, and other infrastructure constructed and has made significant progress, according... Read More

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Celebrates Battalion Chief Brian Carr’s graduation from the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program

October 26, 2026

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS proudly announces that Battalion Chief Brian Carr has graduated from the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Carr, who joined the department in 2008 and was promoted to Battalion Chief... Read More

Kemmerer coal mine set to close in 2029, spurring Wyoming’s soda ash industry to seek new fuel source

October 26, 2026

  • The state’s $1.3 billion trona mining and soda ash industry relies on the Kemmerer coal mine to fire boilers and generate electricity.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com After years of speculation and rumor, the Kemmerer coal mine in... Read More

Wyoming gets $205 M for rural healthcare

October 26, 2026

    • Federal funding will support emergency services, workforce training and technology across the state   By Casper Star-Tribune staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming will receive $205 million in federal funding for rural healthcare, with the... Read More

Yellowstone roads, entrances to close

October 26, 2026

    JACKSON (WNE) — Most roads in and entrances to Yellowstone National Park will close for the winter on Nov. 1. Beginning in November, the park’s South, West and East entrances will close. Only the North and Northeast entrances... Read More

Steven Perez Named Old Trapper Mountain West Freshman of the Week

October 26, 2026

He led Pokes with 17 tackles against Air Force Cowboy redshirt freshman linebacker Steven Perez was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday. It marks the third-straight week that a Wyoming player has garnered... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Cindy Miller - Kemmerer Senior Citizen District Mill Levy

October 26, 2026

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SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway

October 26, 2026

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Cobblestone Suites of Alpine named Top-10 in Guest Experience Survey

October 26, 2026

Cobblestone Hotels announced the top ten GES awards recipients at their annual brand awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas. Each year, Cobblestone Hotels recognizes the properties, teams and individuals that exemplify the company’s commitment to quality and hospitality at their... Read More

Wyoming Business Council launches search for interim CEO

October 26, 2026

    CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors  announced it is seeking an experienced executive to serve as interim chief executive officer, providing steady leadership while the board prepares for a permanent CEO search and the... Read More

Wyoming students’ ACT scores in second place nationally among states with 100% testing rates

October 26, 2026

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming students’ average ACT composite score is in the top five among states that require all students to take the exam, sitting in second place behind Illinois. The Wyoming Department of Education announced in a media... Read More

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "Tom and Jerry" by John Mayer

October 26, 2026

A song released three days ago by John Mayer is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If kept, “Tom and Jerry” will be added to the Swift 98 playlist. Vote to either kick or keep... Read More

Independent Notes: My Legislative colleagues grow weary of me bragging about Star Valley -- especially the schools!

October 24, 2026

During the countless opportunities I have to speak at the Legislature I rarely hesitate to brag about the home country, Star Valley and Lincoln County. In fact, I think my colleagues grow weary of it, as multiple  times I point... Read More

Coming Home: Braves earn home field advantage in 41-8 win over the Broncs

October 24, 2026

In the 2026 edition of the Fall Brawl, the Star Valley Braves rolled to a 41-8 victory in Jackson which earned them home field advantage in the playoffs which starts next weekend.  The match up was billed as #1 versus... Read More

Cowboys Push Win Streak to Three with 28-14 Victory over Air Force

October 24, 2026

The moment was there for the University of Wyoming football team Friday night at War Memorial Stadium. It was one set under the lights, donning special Cowboys and Coal uniforms and against an Air Force team they were tied with... Read More

Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: October 21, 2026

October 24, 2026

The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the October 21, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Proposition 1 Dear Editor, If Proposition 1 passes, everyone who goes to work to put a roof over their family’s heads gets... Read More