Willow Creek Fire now estimated at 4,355 acres and 12% containment
The Willow Creek Fire, first reported on the morning of August 22, is now being reported to have grown to 4,355 acres. Located four miles southwest of Smoot, Wyoming, the fire ballooned from 250 acres to over 3,000 acres over…
Feds reactivate 440-million-ton coal lease application in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin
• The Trump administration is fast-tracking the process after it had stalled due to a bankruptcy by the Antelope mine’s previous owner. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The Trump administration is advancing another federal coal lease in Wyoming, potentially…
Southwest Airlines’ new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here’s how
By RIO YAMAT AP Airlines Writer Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who can’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making….
Lawmakers discuss further property tax cuts, potential full elimination
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers continue to pursue legislation that would create additional property tax breaks, including the possibility of eliminating property taxes completely. Bill drafts were discussed Thursday…
Cooler temps and increased chance of rain in the forecast as Willow Creek Fire continues to be active.
According to the latest update on Monday provided by officials battling the Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot, wetter conditions and cooler temperatures are expected to aid in the effort. No increase in burning acreage was reported with the total…
SVI Radio Interview: Chris Levesque, TerraPower Training Center
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SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest Fire Updates
• X: @Caribou_Targhee | Facebook: USFSCaribouTarghee Lightning tracked across southeast Idaho the past week igniting multiple wildfires on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Fire crews responded quickly to the new starts and are actively engaged in full-suppression actions and utilizing risk-based…
Cowboys Set to Open 2025 Season at Akron on Thursday Evening
• Contest slated for 5 p.m. MT Start on ESPN+ Watch on ESPN+ Listen Live Live Stats Game Notes Jay Sawvel Weekly Press Conference The Wyoming Cowboys will open up the 2025 season on Thursday heading to Akron for…
SWAT and local officers serve “high-risk” warrant in Montpelier
The following is a press release from the Montpelier Police Department on Saturday, August 23. Assistance Requested from STAR Team for High-Risk Search Warrant On August 22, 2025, the Montpelier Police Department requested assistance from the Southeastern Idaho STAR Team,…