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
