Wyoming News
Wind power is waning across U.S.
March 18, 2024
• What does the trend mean for Wyoming? By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — When energy prices spiked in 2022 following extreme weather events and market disruptions from the Russia-Ukraine war, wind turbines saved... Read More
Governor vetoes two bills, signs 16 more into law
March 18, 2024
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A week after the last day of the 2025-26 biennial budget session, Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed two bills and signed several others into law on Friday. The... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Coach Art Castillo, WWCC Wrestling
March 15, 2024
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Reduction to elk herds even more important without reimbursement plan
March 14, 2024
• A serious rural issue By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Last year, the Game and Fish Department removed more than 100 head of elk from rangeland in southeastern Wyoming, salvaged the meat and... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Brian Muir, Kemmerer City Administrator
March 14, 2024
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TEXT-IN TOPIC RESPONSES: Yes or No on Gun Free Zones in Wyoming
March 14, 2024
Do you support the State of Wyoming getting rid of all gun free zones across the state? That was the question posed on Wednesday to listeners of the Weekday Wake-Up (heard Mon-Fri from 7-9 a.m. on Swift 98.7 fm and... Read More
Bulldogs Rally Past Cowboys in Mountain West Conference Tournament First Round
March 13, 2024
Provided by the University of Wyoming – • Wyoming Concludes Season at 15-17 LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 13, 2024) – The University of Wyoming men’s basketball team dropped its first round Mountain West Conference Tournament game Wednesday. No. 9-seeded... Read More
G&F to hold Hunt Season-setting Meeting in Thayne
March 13, 2024
• Additional meetings in Jackson and Pinedale The Wyoming Game & Fish Department is inviting the community to attend upcoming public meetings to discuss the current status of wildlife populations and proposed fall 2024 hunting season in the Jackson... Read More
Post-season basketball award lists released
March 13, 2024
The lists for both 4A All-Conference and All-State have both been released by the Wyoming Coaches Association (WCA). Star Valley picked up a pair of All-Conference selections in Max Jensen and Cooper Lancaster as well as a 4A West Coach... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Senator Dan Dockstader, Legislative Review
March 13, 2024
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Property tax bills go to the governor
March 13, 2024
• Bills passed through floor introductions, committees, and three readings in House/Senate. The Legislative Session is over in Wyoming and there are a selection of property tax relief bills to choose from and the Governor will do just that when... Read More
Governor vetoes charter school bill
March 12, 2024
• Legislature fails to override decision By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — An attempt to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto over a bill that allowed charter schools to receive and apply for federal... Read More
The end of most ‘gun-free zones’ draws near in Wyoming as lawmakers shoot down exemptions
March 11, 2024
• Before passing the legislation, the Wyoming Senate rejected two amendments: One proposed giving public hospitals the authority to regulate firearms, another would have required concealed-carriers to notify school district superintendents. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—When Rep. Karlee... Read More
Governor to have options for property tax relief bills
March 11, 2024
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon will have the option to choose from several bills which to sign to provide property tax relief in Wyoming. All bills differ on approach on... Read More
Legislature manages to pass state budget in session’s last hours
March 11, 2024
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Hours before the end of the session, and days after a failed first round of negotiation, the Wyoming Legislature passed a budget for the 2025-26 biennium... Read More
Cowboys Click in All Phases in 86-47 Win at Fresno State
March 10, 2024
• Pokes hold Fresno State under 30 percent shooting The Wyoming Cowboys were clicking on all cylinders in an 86-47 win over Fresno State in the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif. on Saturday in the regular season finale. Wyoming... Read More
Three more property tax bills pass on third reading in House, Senate
March 9, 2024
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Beginning with dozens of property tax bills to consider a month ago, the Senate and House of Representatives passed a final three by a Thursday afternoon deadline. On... Read More
Gun-free zones repeal passes the Senate, heads to governor
March 9, 2024
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Senate voted on third reading to repeal Wyoming’s gun-free zones, approving a version of legislation that, in its final form, remained very similar to what was introduced... Read More
Wyoming Legislature Delivers Budget Grounded in Compromise
March 8, 2024
• 24 budget takes the long view CHEYENNE – Today, the Wyoming Legislature concluded the 67th Budget Session after delivering a balanced, conservative budget to Governor Gordon. The agreement was ultimately approved after a series of budget versions were developed. The final... Read More
Spring is a great time to take hunter education
March 8, 2024
Big game applications are open, and if you’re thinking about hunting now is a good time to sign up for hunter education. Classes are offered statewide and volunteers are expected to post more in the next few months. To register... Read More