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Year: 2026

Activities funding likely to be impacted by new school recalibration

Superintendent Matt Erickson of Lincoln County School District #2 (LCSD #2), which represents schools in the Star Valley and Cokeville areas, spoke with SVI about the recent end of the 2026 Wyoming Legislative session. One major aspect of that session…

Bank of Star Valley  celebrates 30 years

The Bank of Star Valley celebrates 30 years of business on Friday, March 27. All three branches, Alpine, Thayne and Afton, will host the anniversary celebration with  refreshments, door prizes, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 27. Thirty…

Alpine addresses recreational fires, fireworks and new administrator

  Fire safety ordinances, administrative policies and a new town administrator were all part of the Alpine Town Council matters considered on March 17 meeting. Fire Safety Ordinances  The Council held a work session discussion regarding potential updates to ordinances…

Wyoming’s average gasoline prices rise another 24 cents in past week

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 24 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.69 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 98.6 cents per…

Carnivore conflicts: 2025 report explores challenges for special team

  By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Bears continued to dominate Wyoming large carnivore conflict reports in 2025, accounting for nearly six times more warden-confirmed conflicts than wolves and mountain lions combined.  Bears were involved…

Wave Radio Interview: Rep. Wheeler Legislative Report

Representative Wheeler and Lisa spoke this morning about the passing of several education bills regarding certifications, spending flexibility, “Civic Awards” for students of Idaho Schools. Also about Rural Health transformation funding.  

Wave Radio Interview: Senator Harris Legislative Summary

Lisa spoke with Senator Harris on Thursday, March 19 about several bills that have passed as well as some that haven’t.  

SVI Radio Interview: LCSD#2 Superintendent Matt Erickson

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