Town of Afton Council meeting highlights
• Arch restoration and downtown among discussion topics The Afton Town Council met on Tuesday, May 13, to discuss a range of community updates, events, and recognitions that reflect the town’s ongoing development. Nurses Month Proclamation Mayor Jeff Jensen…
Haile Merritt: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
* This feature appears in the May 14, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent In the serene and beautiful backdrop of Star Valley, Haile Merritt’s story is one of incredible resilience and the transformative power of community. After moving…
Trout Unlimited celebrates Salt River restoration in new film
• New documentary highlights collaborative efforts to restore vital ecosystem and enhance native fish habitat Trout Unlimited (TU) has released a new documentary film titled “Horses and Highwater: Restoring Tincup Creek,” which highlights the ongoing restoration efforts in the…
Wyoming Game and Fish Department revamps State Wildlife Action Plan
• A collaborative approach to wildlife conservation in Wyoming The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has launched the revision process for Wyoming’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), a critical document updated every decade to help conserve the state’s at-risk…
New owner of Greys River Sports: Fred Pritchard takes the helm
• A new era begins for the beloved Alpine fly fishing shop Fred Pritchard has officially taken over Greys River Sports in Alpine, Wyoming, ushering in an exciting new chapter for this beloved local fly fishing shop. With…
Town of Afton Council Meeting Highlights – May 13, 2025
The Afton Town Council met on Tuesday, May 13, to discuss a range of community updates, events, and recognitions that reflect the town’s ongoing development. • Nurses Month Proclamation Mayor Jeff Jensen celebrated Nurses Month by honoring local nurses with…
Redistricting changes enhance highway patrol operations in Lincoln County
• Lt. Matt Arnell discusses recent redistricting Recent changes in the Wyoming Highway Patrol have restructured the jurisdiction for Lincoln County, now officially part of Troop D, previously under Troop K. This significant shift aims to improve law enforcement…
Lincoln County Weed and Pest ready to tackle invasive species
• Osmond emphasizes land owner responsibilities Travis Osmond, representing the Lincoln County Weed and Pest, recently emphasized the organization’s commitment to managing invasive weeds in the area on the Weekday Wake-Up. “We are ready to meet the demands of…
Property Tax Refund Program
• Wyoming issuing refunds, applications due June 2 Jerry Greenfield, Lincoln County Treasurer, recently joined the Weekday Wake-Up to discuss the state’s sponsorship of this year’s property tax refund program. According to Greenfield, “The state is sponsoring another year’s…
University of Wyoming launches new nuclear energy certificate programs
• Options available for both graduate and undergraduate students this fall The University of Wyoming (UW) is set to enhance its educational offerings with the introduction of new nuclear energy certificates for both undergraduate and graduate students, aimed at…