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…
Afton Corridor Study Report
On January 14, 2026, Garrett Zimmer and Jade Sage from WWC Engineering presented their findings from the Afton Corridor Study, conducted in July 2025. The community gathered last Wednesday at the Afton Civic Center to learn about this initiative aimed…
Thayne subdivision development canceled
In a surprising turn of events, the anticipated Thayne Subdivision project has officially been canceled. The 113-acre, 184-lot Hemmert Ranch Subdivision had initially shown promise, moving forward after three years of thorough preparation and review. Mayor Simpson had previously emphasized…
Afton Corridor Study Open House
The Town of Afton invites the community to an Open House on January 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center, where the results of the highly anticipated Corridor Study will be presented. This study, focusing on traffic…
The Wall That Heals is coming to Star Valley this Summer
This summer, Afton will host an important event: The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund located in Washington, D.C. Scheduled for display from July 9 to 12, 2026, this impactful memorial spans 375 feet—the…