Not Too Shabby named business of the month
A family-run shop rooted in creativity and community has been recognized as the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July. Not Too Shabby, owned by Devin Wright, is celebrating a decade in business this summer,…
Recent temperatures neared multi-decade highs
Sunday’s heat delivered some of the hottest temperatures western Wyoming has seen in years, with communities across Star Valley and southern Lincoln County climbing into the mid- to upper-90s as a prolonged heat wave settled over the region. The National…
Gordon says federal investment could strengthen the coal industry
• Plan may expand export routes, support new power plants, and increase overseas demand for Wyoming coal Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said a major investment announced by the Trump administration could deliver a “major benefit” for coal nationwide and…
Governor Gordon to attend The Wall That Heals in Afton
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said he will attend the opening ceremony for the traveling veterans memorial, The Wall That Heals, coming to Star Valley this week. Gordon described the exhibit as especially meaningful for Vietnam War veterans and families, saying…
The Wall That Heals coming next week
• July 9-12 at Star Valley Middle School Star Valley residents are encouraged to cheer on the escort as The Wall That Heals opens for free public tours July 9–12 at the middle school. Lisa Grimsley and Jay Conley…
Community Merchandise Campaign Supports The Wall That Heals
As preparations continue for the arrival of The Wall That Heals, local organizers are finding creative ways to help cover the costs associated with bringing the traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial exhibit to the community. Just four weeks after being approached…
Cokeville power restored after substation transformer failure
• 420 customers experienced a 20-hour outage Cokeville was plunged into darkness in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, when a power outage disrupted service to about 420 customers and set off an around-the-clock response from utility…
Gateway West transmission line still in planning phase
• Power line would run through Lincoln County south of Cokeville Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway shared in a Weekday Wake-up interview that the utility recently updated county leaders on the long-delayed project, which is planned to cross…
IDAWY transfer projects move ahead as Georgetown pit nears opening
Progress continues on the Idaho-Wyoming Solid Waste District (IDAWY) as transfer-station and landfill projects move forward in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway said the Thayne transfer station is next in line for its transfer building and that…
Alpine/Bridger Teton KOA named June Business of the Month by Star Valley Chamber of Commerce
This month’s Business of the Month for the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce honors Alpine/Bridger Teton KOA, locally owned by the Decker brothers and their wives: Josh and Tiffani, and Zach and Madison. Located north of Etna, just off…