Commercial building in Freedom complete loss after weekend fire
A commercial shop in Freedom belonging to Avail Valley Construction is a complete loss, along with everything inside, after catching fire over the weekend. Chief Tedd Jenkins with the Thayne Volunteer Fire Department said they were dispatched to the building…
Two injured in Alpine plane crash
Two people were transported to the Star Valley Health Emergency Room in Alpine following a small plane crash on Sunday, August 10. Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt said his department was dispatched at roughly 10:00 a.m. to a private neighborhood…
Lummis Welcomes Trump Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Kemmerer, Touts Wyoming Coal
Kemmerer, WY – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Kemmerer, Wyoming to tour the Kemmerer Coal Mine and discuss Wyoming energy and jobs. “It’s always an honor to welcome Trump administration leaders to Wyoming to…
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…
Alpine man dies in single-car accident
• Speed and impairment being investigated as factors In the early morning hours of Friday, August 8, the Alpine Fire Department, Star Valley EMS and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office joined the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) on a call of…
Graveside services for Garrett Allred
A graveside service for Garrett Allred will take place Saturday August 16, at 11 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery.
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,…
Discussions reemerge to give local authority over new gambling facility locations
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Gaming discussed a potential bill Thursday that, among other things, would give more authority to cities and counties over whether to allow…
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…
Funeral services for Marie Woodard
Funeral services for Marie Woodard will take place Friday August 15, at 11 a.m. in the Osmond LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.