Regional News
Wave Radio Interview: Larry Vila & Lott Crockett - Snowball Dance
February 10, 2026
Larry Vila and Lott Crockett stopped by the radio station this morning to talk about the 36th annual Snowball Dance this Saturday, February 14 from 7-11pm at the Bear Lake Middle School Gym. Read More
Idaho Legislative Reports from Rep. Wheeler and Senator Harris
February 10, 2026
Visiting with Senator Mark Harris from Boise on Thursday, February 5, Lisa asked about the conformity bill and when the Senate would be voting on it. they also discussed possible cuts in transportation funding, higher education and more,. Update on... Read More
Kodiaks continue inaugural season
February 9, 2026
The Kemmerer Kodiaks continued their inaugural season on Saturday, February 7, competing at Fossil Island Golf Course in front of family, friends and community members. According to Coach Adam Calkins, the revived youth club currently has 30 kids participating, grades... Read More
Wyoming lawmakers exempt two UW programs, one facility from proposed $40 million cut
February 9, 2026
• Lawmakers had previously exempted the education and agriculture colleges from what would amount to an 11% reduction to the school’s block grant. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Lawmakers voted Thursday to exempt additional University of Wyoming programs... Read More
Amazon warehouse in Riverton finally confirmed as construction finishes
February 9, 2026
RIVERTON (WNE) — After two years of rumors and non-disclosure agreements signed by local economic development officials, word has finally come through official channels: Amazon is here. Though the giant facility currently under construction in the Eastern Shoshone... Read More
Kemmerer Hockey draws 30 for a revival of Kodiaks
February 6, 2026
First games Saturday. Adam Calkins serves as hockey teacher and coach. Early evening temperatures in Kemmerer hover at zero but it doesn’t detour a group of young skaters gathering at the frozen pond at the Kemmerer Golf Course. Undeterred by... Read More
Lincoln County unemployment down
February 5, 2026
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from November to December at 3.4%. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was just barely lower than its December 2024 level... Read More
Poaching incident near Evanston
February 5, 2026
The tranquil beauty of Southwest Wyoming has once again been marred by an unfortunate incident of poaching, this time in the Evanston region. Angi Bruce, the Wyoming Game and Fish Director, expressed her disappointment in a recent interview regarding... Read More
Wave Radio Interview: Rep. Veile - Legislative Report
February 4, 2026
Representative Veile and Lisa visited on the phone on Wednesday in a weekly legislative update. Conformity Bill passed the house and is now headed to the Senate floor. Transportation issues including Utah’s proposed refinery tax that will affect Idaho. Also,... Read More
Wave Radio Interview: Representative Josh Wheeler - Legislative Report
February 4, 2026
Representative Josh Wheeler took time on Tuesday morning to call in to the WAVE and talk about budget cuts and how they will affect rural hospitals. Conformity Bill going to the house. Also talked a bit about Short term rentals,... Read More
Wave Radio Interview: Heber Dunford & Tristi Pinksont - Craft Fair & Saddle String Concert
February 4, 2026
Heber Dunford with the National Oregon California Trail Center and Tristi Pinkston from the Bear Lake Arts Council visited with Lisa this morning about this weekend’s Craft Fair and Saddle String Concert at the Trail Center. Read More
Natural Gas Pipeline completed: Lower Valley Energy's pipeline now serving Afton residents
February 4, 2026
In a significant development for the region’s energy landscape, Lower Valley Energy has officially commenced natural gas service in Afton after nearly a decade of planning and construction on the Crow Creek Pipeline. Craig Coles, the Director of Gas Operations... Read More
Wave Radio Interview: Rep. Josh Wheeler (R)
February 3, 2026
Lisa Hillier spoke with Representative Josh Wheeler (R-Soda Springs) Tuesday, February 3 to follow up from last week’s interview regarding the current legislative session. Read More
Energy Assistance Day is reminder to apply for LIEAP
February 3, 2026
CHEYENNE (WNE) — As temperatures begin to drop in Wyoming, now is the time for residents to apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program before the April 30 deadline. LIEAP, administered by the Wyoming Department of Family Services... Read More
Wave Radio Interview: Representative Michael Veile, Legislative Report
January 29, 2026
Representative Michael Veile (R) called into The Wave’s Morning Chit Chat to report on the 2026 Idaho Legislative Session. Read More
Wave Radio Interview: Senator Mark Harris Legislative Report
January 29, 2026
Idaho State Senator Mark Harris (R) called into the Morning Chit Chat with Lisa Hillier on The Wave on Thursday, January 29 to report on the ongoing Legislative Session in Boise. Sen. Harris discussed how things are “heating Up” in the... Read More
2026 Southwest Regional Science Fair hosted by Western Wyoming Community College
January 29, 2026
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) hosted science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students, in grades 6-12, who participated in the Southwest Regional Science Fair (Fair) on Thursday, January 22, 2026. This year, 68 students registered from five different schools across the region. The Fair is an opportunity for students to apply... Read More
The Wave Radio Interview: Representative Josh Wheeler (R)
January 28, 2026
Lisa Hillier caught up with State Representative Josh Wheeler over the phone from Boise on Wednesday, January 28. Rep. Wheeler provided updates on Health and Welfare, business committee and possible cuts due to budget shortfall. Read More
SVI Radio Interview: McKenna Julian - Southwest Wyoming Ag Day
January 26, 2026
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Brucellosis detected in Sublette County cattle
January 24, 2026
TORRINGTON (WNE) – The Wyoming Livestock Board announced this week that a brucellosis-affected herd was identified in Sublette County through routine annual surveillance testing. Laboratory confirmation was completed at the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory in Laramie and validated... Read More
