August Thayne Town Council Recap
The Thayne Town Council met on August 19 approving a lot-combination application, reviewing infrastructure projects and considering a proposed dairy-farm building within town limits. The council approved Brent and Jamie Bennett’s application to combine Lots 9 and 10. Members…
New stake created for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
A new stake for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized Sunday, August 23, 2026, creating the Salt River Stake and restructuring the congregations, moving three wards from the Thayne Stake in the Afton Stake. The…
A River Find Returns a Piece of Star Valley History
• This feature appeared in the August 19, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – A float trip on the Salt River this summer turned into a remarkable return of family history after 14-year-old Tanner Grubbs found a set…
Star Valley committee launches with Wyoming Community Foundation
Brett Storey, a foundation board member and local committee participant, and Charlie Manganiello, the Wyoming Community Foundation’s director of philanthropy, discussed the effort on August 18 on the Weekday Wake-up. Storey said the committee brings together representatives from throughout…
August Afton Town Council
The Afton Town Council met on August 11 for its regular meeting, hearing updates on the town golf course, police activity, tourism, development and infrastructure matters. Bryce Burton reported that the Afton Golf Course has remained in good condition despite…
Buffalo Brims named August business of the month
• Sophia Steglich turns a lifelong connection to horses and western wear into a growing business The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce recently named Buffalo Brims its August Business of the Month. Steglich joined the Weekday Wake-up to…
Celebrating the success of The Wall That Heals
The celebration will be held alongside Friday Night Lights from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the south lawn of the Afton Civic Center. An invitation-only dinner for Wall That Heals participants is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., followed by a…
Lincoln County officials urge wildfire preparedness as fire danger rises
Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson and Emergency Management Public Information Officer Stephen Malik discussed current conditions, emergency alerts and evacuation preparedness on the Weekday Wake-up. Malik reported that a red flag warning was in effect Wednesday, August 5, for the…
Road projects coming to Afton
• Plan for temporary closures The Town of Afton is preparing to begin several road-maintenance projects in August, including long-awaited reconstruction work on the West Alley and sealcoat work on several streets. Town Administrator Violet Sanderson said the town…
Wyoming Business Council plans statewide listening session August 13
The Wyoming Business Council is wrapping up a summer of listening sessions around the state and preparing for a virtual statewide meeting August 13 aimed at gathering more feedback on economic development, jobs and growth, CEO Josh Dorrell shared….