Afton prepares a master plan, with first meetings coming in August
• West Alley work will begin soon Afton is taking the town into the coming years with a master plan and the town council has approved the early stages of the planning process. “The town council had just passed…
Bare Fire surpasses 800 acres
The Bare Fire, burning the timber of Sublette County inside the Big Piney Ranger District and is now estimated at 810 acres in size after igniting on Tuesday August 4. Firefighters on scene include a type 1 helicopter, two type…
Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
By BEN FINLEY and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Joe Shearer was a Marine fighting in Iraq, a blast from an enemy mortar round knocked him down and made him vomit. He got up and kept going…
Lincoln County Library System now operating on reduced hours
By Missy Harris Director, Lincoln County Library System The Lincoln County Library System is committed to providing quality library services, resources, and programs throughout our communities. However, due to reductions in available funding following property tax changes enacted by the…
SVI Radio Interview: Rep. Scott Heiner – School Recalibration Update
Rep. Scott Heiner (R-Green River) called into the Weekday Wake-Up on Wednesday, August 5 to provide an update on the state’s school recalibration bill following summer committee work. Heiner is Chairman of the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration. During…
Filing period opens for boards and special districts
• Deadline to file is August 24 The filing period has opened for those interested in running for positions on local school and hospital boards and other special districts. Interested candidates should file with the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office…
Bare Fire now at 431 acres
Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to suppress the Bare Fire, located north of Bare Pass and east of Bare Creek on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is burning in heavy timber and yesterday exhibited…
The Danube River’s water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging
By MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC Associated Press PRAHOVO, Serbia (AP) — Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships are emerging…
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week as a Republican-led committee prepares to vote to hold him in contempt and…
Wicks Adds Canin Jefferson to 2026-27 Roster
• Comes to UW from North Alabama University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced on Tuesday the addition of guard Canin Jefferson to the 2026-27 roster. He comes to UW after spending three seasons at North Alabama….