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Month: June 2026

The Work Gear Mistakes Costing Crews Productivity

Your crew might be losing productivity and efficiency if they’re making any of these work gear mistakes on the job. Take a look at what to avoid.

How To Avoid Overbuying Warehouse Supplies

Better stock habits begin with how to avoid overbuying warehouse supplies while still keeping work moving. The right approach leaves less room for waste.

SVI Radio Interview: Jillian Balow, candidate of U.S. House

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US stocks edge higher in early trading as falling oil prices help take pressure off the market

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street as falling bond yields and lower oil prices help ease pressure on the market. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in early trading Wednesday. The index is coming off two…

AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick on a big NBA draft night for freshman stars and Michigan’s champions

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Dybantsa is on his way to Washington and ready to start working as soon as he gets there. That’s not until Wednesday. Tuesday was a night for the NBA’s…

Gateway West transmission line still in planning phase

  • Power line would run through Lincoln County south of Cokeville   Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway shared in a Weekday Wake-up interview that the utility recently updated county leaders on the long-delayed project, which is planned to cross…

IDAWY transfer projects move ahead as Georgetown pit nears opening

  Progress continues on the Idaho-Wyoming Solid Waste District (IDAWY) as transfer-station and landfill projects move forward in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway said the Thayne transfer station is next in line for its transfer building and that…

Lincoln County considered for demonstration coal plant 

Southern Lincoln County is being considered as a potential location to build a demonstration coal power plant, according to Representative Scott Heiner (R-Green River). The project is one of the goals of an Energy Council formed to provide a forum…

Star Valley municipalities ask for EMS expenditures

  A $1.7 million deficit in funding for EMS services is addressed in a new letter coming from Star Valley’s mayors this week. They acknowledged the the importance of emergency medical services  but also noted the local hospital had assumed…