Regional News
Governor Gordon Praises TerraPower’s Non-Russian Uranium Initiative
November 8, 2024
• TerraPower’s strategic move aims to strengthen U.S. energy security and promote advanced nuclear technology Governor Mark Gordon has commended TerraPower for its recent announcement regarding efforts to secure a stable source of non-Russian high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). He... Read More
New interest in trails for Lincoln County
November 7, 2024
• Transportation Plan comments call for more trails. As the Lincoln County Transportation Plan moves forward gathering public comments from Opal to Alpine, there is a new found interest in trails coming in with the responses. Lincoln County launched... Read More
Lincoln County results for the 2024 General Election
November 6, 2024
Nearly 11,000 votes were cast in the 2024 General Election according to the unofficial results released by the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office on Tuesday night. A total of 10,940 were cast with 8,779 being cast on Tuesday November 5 and... Read More
Swinging Bridge road closure is Wednesday November 6
November 5, 2024
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), along with contract crews from Reiman Corp., have rescheduled the closing US 26/89/189/191 near the Swinging Bridge Road south of Jackson, for Wednesday, Nov. 6, for the removal of the last truss section of the... Read More
Grizzly 399's remains cremated
November 4, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — Less than a week and a half after Grizzly 399 was hit and killed by a car in the Snake River Canyon, federal land and wildlife managers decided to cremate her body and return her ashes... Read More
Jackson police find woman who had been reported missing
November 4, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — Braigene Collins, who had been reported missing in September, has been found and is safe, the Jackson Police Department announced Friday evening. Police officers told the Jackson Hole Daily earlier last week that they were following... Read More
LDS Church announces new full-time mission options for single adults
November 3, 2024
The following is a press release from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints New Full-Time Mission Opportunities for Single Seniors Single men over 40 may now serve, and opportunities for single sisters are expanding Serving a full-time mission... Read More
Lincoln County voters will decide on 6th Penny next week
October 30, 2024
• Additional one cent sales tax would fund municipal projects if passed Next week voters in Lincoln County will determine if a county-wide sales tax increase will go into effect. The Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax would increase the... Read More
Commuter swerved to avoid yearling but hit Grizzly 399, police report shows
October 29, 2024
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —- The commuter who hit and killed Grizzly 399 on Tuesday night in the Snake River Canyon was aware of wildlife in the area and driving cautiously when... Read More
The Wave Radio Interview: Larry Vila, Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
October 29, 2024
Larry Vila, with the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Auxiliary stepped into The Wave studio to chat with Lisa Hillier about the upcoming Veterans Day Luncheon, happening November 4 at 1:00. Read More
Hungry for electricity, artificial intelligence firms are knocking on Wyoming’s door
October 29, 2024
• The tech boom is ravenous for electrons. Wyoming, an energy powerhouse, weighs the potential opportunities and pitfalls. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The artificial intelligence “revolution” that’s already reshaping business, culture and economies globally, comes with high electricity... Read More
Utah woman gets 45 years to life for running down her ex-boyfriend
October 28, 2024
By Ann Jantz Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — A Utah woman convicted of second degree murder was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison for running down and killing her ex-boyfriend. In June, the... Read More
Most structures now deemed safe from Pack Trail Fire with approaching snow
October 28, 2024
By Johanna Love Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The end of the Pack Trail Fire is in sight. Cooling weather and precipitation are en route to Togwotee Pass, and firefighters are hustling to clean up... Read More
Weekday Wake-Up with Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
October 25, 2024
Wildfires in Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman expressed serious concerns about the severe wildfire crisis in Wyoming this year, calling it “the worst year” she has witnessed in the state. She noted that extreme vegetation conditions and dry lightning have significantly... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Craig Bolerjack, Voice of the Utah Jazz
October 25, 2024
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Grizzly Bear 399 Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Snake River Canyon
October 23, 2024
The following is a news release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – On the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was fatally struck by a vehicle on Highway 26/89 in Snake River Canyon, south of... Read More
Teton avalanche pros exempted from USFS hiring freeze
October 23, 2024
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON (WNE) — The U.S. Forest Service has granted the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center an exemption from its freeze on seasonal hiring, meaning the center will be able to operate normally... Read More
Forest Service to rehab neglected 180-mile trail network in the Wyoming Range
October 23, 2024
• Much of the range’s southern section near Kemmerer is hard to access, but zone is ‘just spectacular.’ By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com The Wyoming Range parallels the state’s western border, unfurling in a spine of ridges between Jackson... Read More
County transportation plan coming together
October 23, 2024
• Public meetings planned Oct. 29 and 30 in Kemmerer/Afton. Lincoln County continues to work on a Transportation Master Plan and two meetings are coming up involving public input. The public is invited to a Tuesday, Oct. 29 meeting in... Read More
County Treasurer addresses tax questions
October 23, 2024
• Details distribution to districts. * Editor’s Note: Lincoln County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield provided the following report on tax distribution to the public districts. There are a lot of questions about property taxes since the 2024 statements have... Read More