Regional News
Details of Maher stabbing emerge at preliminary hearing
April 24, 2024
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — More details about the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy who later died outside a mall in Casper were revealed during a preliminary hearing for the two minors arrested in... Read More
Lincoln County prepares for SW growth
April 24, 2024
• Impact fees designed to help counties and towns. Permanent homes planned for LC. As new industry comes to southwest Wyoming, Lincoln County is making plans for both infrastructure improvements and housing. Stephen Allen, Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff... Read More
Wyoming's Ian Munsick to perform at Mountain American Center in Idaho Falls
April 23, 2024
Tune into SVI Radio‘s The Spur to win tickets in the coming weeks. Multiple original songs by Munsick can be heard on The Spur, including Ranch Hand and Long Live Cowgirls. Ian Munsick returns to the Rockies with ‘The Country... Read More
Sweetwater County votes to expand off-road vehicle access
April 23, 2024
By Tracie Sullivan Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — In a recent move prompted first by legislative changes, Sweetwater County Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday, April 16, allowing out-of-state off-road vehicles to travel on county... Read More
Skiing collision leaves longtime instructor in critical condition
April 22, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — A 71-year-old Jackson man is in critical condition following a Sunday morning collision at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Peter Wuerslin was hit at 10:15 a.m. Sunday on Rendezvous Trail when a 34-year-old man collided with him, resort... Read More
Veterans invited to the National Museum of Military Vehicles on May 25
April 20, 2024
The theme for this year’s annual Veterans Fair is “Circles of Healing, Service, and Growth”. The entire day is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families with resources for health, career, connection, suicide prevention, and more, along with family fun... Read More
(Video) Allinger Theatre at National Oregon California Trail Center
April 19, 2024
Wesley Daniel of Montpelier submitted this video to SVI Media, highlighting the Allinger Theatre inside the National Oregon/California Trail Center in Montpelier. Read More
Troopers respond to Teton Pass mayhem
April 19, 2024
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming State Trooper Todd Baxter slept in Thursday morning after a chaotic Wednesday night running from crash to crash on Teton Pass until close to dawn. Standstill... Read More
Conservation groups press for big game habitat exclusions in federal solar energy initiative
April 18, 2024
• The Bureau of Land Management is accepting comments through April 18 on a plan to offer solar energy leases in Wyoming and several other western states. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The Bureau of Land Management’s proposal to... Read More
3 more murders confirmed in Fremont County; Lander man arrested
April 17, 2024
By Sarah Elmquist Squires The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — A homicide was reported on the Wind River Reservation over the weekend, an arrest was made in a second homicide on the same day, and the Fremont County... Read More
Star Valley gal named District 8 Rodeo Queen
April 17, 2024
• Gracie Jackson to compete in Idaho state competition. For 16-year-old Gracie Jackson, carrying out the American Flag at the start of a rodeo is her favorite moment — and a tender memory. When she was just 13, she carried... Read More
Elk antler poacher fined, loses hunting privileges for 3 years
April 16, 2024
JACKSON (WNE) — Just weeks before the legal antler hunt season on public lands opens May 1 for Wyoming residents and May 8 for others, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced stiff penalties against an antler poacher. An Idaho... Read More
Soda Springs teen arrested after school threat investigated
April 16, 2024
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – SODA SPRINGS — A Soda Springs teenager has been arrested after a tip came in about a possible school threat. Soda Springs Police Department Chief Scott Shaw said... Read More
Coroner identifies motorcyclist who died in crash near Preston over the weekend
April 15, 2024
The following story is courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – PRESTON — A local coroner has identified a man who died in a crash over the weekend near Preston. Franklin County Coroner Ron Smellie told... Read More
Big Boy No. 4014 to embark on Westward Bound tour this summer
April 15, 2024
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will return to the rails this summer with a scenic tour across mountain ranges and high desert vistas in four western states: Wyoming, Utah,... Read More
Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 19
April 14, 2024
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather permitting. Roads begin to open annually this time of year for the summer season. On... Read More
Old Ephraim finds new home in Montpelier
April 12, 2024
The following is a press release from the Montpelier Community Foundation. For over a decade the current statue of Old Ephraim, the infamous grizzly bear of local folklore, has stood at the northwest corner of the King’s parking lot in... Read More
Winter of 2023 factors into proposed big game seasons
April 11, 2024
• Game and Fish holds SV meeting. Commission will meet April 16-17 to finalize seasons. The winter of 2023 was still on the mind of many sportsmen when they checked in with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department at a... Read More
WYDOT mulling camera installation
April 10, 2024
• Jackson’s request to use state infrastructure to track license plates is a ‘first,’ WYDOT said. By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Whether Jackson can install more license plate cameras to fight crime... Read More
Fury over Wyoming wolf torture allegations sparks demands for steeper penalties, reform
April 10, 2024
• Incident that’s putting the spotlight on Sublette County is being compared to some of the most infamous animal welfare fights in history. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com During his 14 years leading the Humane Society of the United... Read More