Preparing for The Wall That Heals
The traveling Vietnam memorial known as The Wall That Heals will be on display in Star Valley this summer, arriving for a four-day visit from July 9–12 at the Star Valley Middle School football field. “The Wall That Heals is…
Wyoming Gun Fighter named Star Valley Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce has named Wyoming Gun Fighter as its February Business of the Month, spotlighting a local firearms retailer that opened on July 4, 2021, and has quickly become a go-to shop for shooters across…
Lincoln County launches 250th challenge-coin scavenger hunt
Lincoln County Economic Development has created a countywide challenge coin program and scavenger hunt for America’s semiquincentennial. Each incorporated community will have its own coin alongside a county coin, and participants who visit designated historic and notable sites around…
Prairie begins tenure as Lower Valley Energy CEO
Lower Valley Energy’s board has appointed Bear Prairie as the cooperative’s new chief executive, selecting a seasoned utility leader to guide the co-op through a period of growth and infrastructure investment. “I can’t think of a better person to take…
Town of Afton Administrator updates on proposed subdivision
In a recent interview, Town Administrator Violet Sanderson provided an overview of the ongoing discussions surrounding a proposed subdivision in Afton, highlighting community engagement efforts and infrastructure considerations. The public meeting regarding the subdivision, which had been rescheduled, is set…
Poaching incident near Evanston
The tranquil beauty of Southwest Wyoming has once again been marred by an unfortunate incident of poaching, this time in the Evanston region. Angi Bruce, the Wyoming Game and Fish Director, expressed her disappointment in a recent interview regarding…
Salt River Watershed Study: Public meeting held to present findings and gather community feedback
Bree Burton, Natural Resource/Planning Department Manager for Y2 Consultants, recently shared insights into the Salt River Watershed Study during a guest interview on The Weekday Wake-up. The Salt River Watershed Study, launched about a year and a half ago,…
Natural Gas Pipeline completed: Lower Valley Energy’s pipeline now serving Afton residents
In a significant development for the region’s energy landscape, Lower Valley Energy has officially commenced natural gas service in Afton after nearly a decade of planning and construction on the Crow Creek Pipeline. Craig Coles, the Director of Gas Operations…
Major subdivision application meetings postponed until March
The Town of Afton has announced that discussions regarding the Silver Brook Estates Major Subdivision Application, originally scheduled for February 2 and February 10, 2026, will be postponed to March. This decision follows a request from the applicant to delay…
Town of Afton to hold public meetings regarding proposed major subdivision
• Meetings will take place February 2 and 10 The Town of Afton invites all community members to join two crucial public meetings this February concerning a major subdivision application near the High School and Middle School. The first…