Afton gathers input on comprehensive plan
The Town of Afton held a public open house Tuesday, September 22, to gather community input for its Comprehensive Master Plan update. Residents, business owners, and other community members were invited to stop by the Afton Civic Center…
Wyoming Business Alliance to visit Lincoln County for Chamber Lunch n’ Learn
The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce Monthly Lunch and Learn event will be held Thursday, September 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center. Local business owners, entrepreneurs, employers, and community members are invited to attend…
Stronger than the Storm: Neighbors rebuild what wind and hail destroyed
This feature appeared in the September 16, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. At first, the storm sounded like a train. Then it sounded like a herd of bison running full speed through the walls of Charlotte Parsons’ house….
Afton updates traffic safety measures; Fire Department reports busy year
• Afton firefighters have responded to 92 calls this year The Afton Town Council received updates on new traffic-safety signage near local schools and heard that the Afton Fire Department is nearing its typical annual call volume with four…
Afton administrator honored for open government
Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson has received the Wyoming Press Association’s September Benjamin Franklin Award for Open Government, recognizing her commitment to transparency, accountability and public access to local government. The monthly award is part of the Wyoming Press…
Mountain Music named September business of the month
The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce has named Mountain Music in Afton its September Business of the Month, recognizing the family-operated shop for its years of service to local musicians, students and schools. Mountain Music owner James Arbizu said…
Wyoming GOP State Central Committee Meeting coming to Lincoln County
The Wyoming Republican Party’s State Central Committee will meet in Lincoln County this weekend, bringing party representatives from around the state to the Thayne Community Center for two days of events, policy discussions and public participation. The gathering, scheduled…
Bears bring renewed concern to Star Valley Ranch
A wave of black bear sightings in Star Valley Ranch during late August and early September has prompted town officials to revisit how the community handles garbage, fruit trees and other wildlife attractants. Mayor Ru Rok said the town…
West Alley project remains on track for October completion
Work continues on the West Alley improvement project; a major concrete phase is complete, and stormwater infrastructure is scheduled for installation next week. According to Afton Streets Director JR Nield, the project’s concrete roll curb has been poured and…
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…