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Kemmerer man breaks tiger trout record

KEMMERER — Another year, another tiger trout record in Wyoming. Shelby Holder of Kemmerer set the new record on June 6 with a 14-pound, 15.2-ounce fish caught in the Hams Fork River near Kemmerer. The fish was 31.2 inches long…

Call to Action: Suicide Prevention

    • WY We Care event provided valuable insights on how to support those in need Held at the South Lincoln Training and Event Center in Kemmerer and organized by Lincoln County Prevention, this heartfelt gathering brought together community…

Latest census data released: Star Valley continues to see growth

  The Town of Afton showed a population increase of 0.4 percent, while Star Valley Ranch showed a 0.2 percent decline in a Wyoming Census update released through the state’s Economic Analysis Division in May. That report showed Afton’s population…

Evansville tops the state with fastest population growth in 2024

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half of the 31 large cities and towns (those with a population of more than 2,000 people) in Wyoming added residents between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024….

SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Laura Pearson (R-Kemmerer) Legislative Report

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SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Pearson Legislative Report

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LC Tourism coordinated as one program

  • Board will be formed with town representatives Representatives from the Lincoln County’s towns, chambers and economic development groups met in a conference call this week to make plans for a unified effort to promote tourism. Lincoln County Economic…

Gov. Gordon visits Kemmerer schools to discuss RIDE initiative

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LaBarge facility receives funding for  innovative energy projects

  • $6 million given to Dry Spruce Operating for helium and carbon sequestration. The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) announced on November 5 that Governor Mark Gordon has approved funding for three energy projects to enhance the state’s energy sector….

Wyoming’s maternity care erosion continues with Evanston closure

  • Evanston Regional Hospital will discontinue labor and delivery services on Dec. 30, citing declining demand. It will be the fourth Wyoming unit to close in the last decade.   By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com At five months pregnant, Kemmerer…