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Wyoming Sues Biden Administration Over Costly and Burdensome Methane Rule

April 26, 2024

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming has joined the states of North Dakota, Montana and Texas in suing the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over a new rule that undermines existing state regulatory programs and harms Wyoming... Read More

Wyoming leaders balk at new federal rules that put coal on the ropes.

April 26, 2024

By Zakary Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange The Biden Administration on Thursday imposed a sweeping new suite of environmental regulations including a requirement for coal-fired power plants to capture 90% of their greenhouse gas emissions by 2039, a big ask... Read More

UW promotes new and exciting developments

April 24, 2024

  • From blockchain to tardigrades, a new crop of students have many opportunities. Chad Baldwin, Director of Marketing for the University of Wyoming recently spoke with SVI Radio as part of the Weekday Wakeup and detailed a few topics... 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

Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approves 2024 hunting seasons

April 23, 2024

The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Riverton April 16-17 to discuss and approve the annual hunting season regulations and quotas. After hearing season presentations and reviewing public comments, the Commission passed the 2024 hunting season regulations and quotas.... Read More

Wyoming GOP censures Gov. Gordon over gun, property tax vetoes 

April 22, 2024

  • A majority of delegates at the state GOP convention approved the censure, which criticizes Gordon’s vetoes of a property tax bill and a measure to repeal gun-free zones, without debate following the resolution’s narrow approval in a committee... Read More

Rocky Mountain Power wants to hike electric rates again, this time by $116M

April 19, 2024

  • The utility says its Wyoming customers owe $86.4 million due to unforeseen coal, natural gas and power purchase costs in 2023.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com If you’re one of Rocky Mountain Power’s 144,511 customers in Wyoming, your... Read More

Linder Adds a Trio of Transfers to 2024-25 Roster

April 19, 2024

• Group includes wing player and a pair of guards   University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the addition of three transfers to the 2024-25 roster on Thursday. The group fields a duo of experienced guards... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Frank Crum, UW Cowboy Lineman

April 19, 2024

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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

Governor details property tax relief

April 18, 2024

• Pushes for passage of the constitutional amendment in November Recently Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon spoke with SVI Media as part of the Weekday Wakeup radio show and detailed his decisions for the recent property tax bills he signed that... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming

April 18, 2024

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Sam Griffin Set for Action at Portsmouth Invitational

April 17, 2024

• Event Open’s Wednesday, Griffin Plays Thursday PORTSMOUTH, Va.  (April 17, 2024) –Former cowboy Sam Griffin opens play this week at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, which runs April 17-20 in Portsmouth, Va. The Tournament features 64 of the top senior... Read More

Veterans across Wyoming invited to town hall April 23

April 17, 2024

Provided by Sheridan VA Public Affairs Office SHERIDAN, Wyoming — Pam Crowell, director of the Sheridan Veterans Affairs Health Care System, cordially invites Veterans, their families, caregivers and community members to a virtual town hall Tuesday, April 23 at 5 p.m.... Read More

Governor Announces Opening of Expanded Property Tax Refund Program

April 15, 2024

• Deadline to apply is June 3 CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Revenue are pleased to announce the property tax refund program for homeowners is now open for applications. At the Governor’s request, the... Read More

Food Bank of Wyoming: A Relief and Resource Across Wyoming 

April 14, 2024

When challenges and hunger arise, Food Bank of Wyoming is there to answer the challenge. The truth is, food insecurity in Wyoming has only increased in the past two years, which has required Food Bank of Wyoming to pivot its... Read More

Gordon launches effort to repeal gun-free zones in state facilities

April 13, 2024

  By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The process to repeal gun-free zones in the Capitol and other state-owned buildings through the executive branch has officially begun. During a State Building Commission meeting on... Read More

WYDOT agreement with Google aims to prevent stranded motorists

April 13, 2024

CHEYENNE (WNE) — When snow, high winds and other severe weather conditions require the Wyoming Department of Transportation to close Interstate 80 — one of the nation’s primary east-west highways — conditions on secondary roads are often even more dangerous.... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Trevor Wilson, Commissioner of WHSAA

April 12, 2024

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Game and Fish releases public records on illegal wolf possession case

April 11, 2024

The following is a news release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department –   CHEYENNE — In a continued effort for transparency and in accordance with Wyoming laws, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released the public records... Read More