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.
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Straight For The Heart” by Alexandra Kay
A new song by country artist Alexandra Kay is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Straight For The Heart” will be added to The Spur’s playlist. Vote to either kick…
Funeral services for Carol Davidson
Funeral services for Carol Davidson will take place Tuesday August 12, 205 in the Etna LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place with family and friends from 9:30-11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.
Independent Notes: Bringing the Wyoming timber industry back. Acknowledging a Wyoming youth.
With the Governor signing the Executive Order (EO) calling for better forest health and a reduction in wildfire risks in Wyoming, he was essentially calling on better forest management through our state. This is something that can be achieved through…