Lincoln County Dispatch handles 4,500 calls a year
When you’re in an emergency or witness one, it’s who is on the other end of that call, the dispatchers who answer. It’s a vital part of getting the right people in the right places in the shortest amount of…
Braves cage Tigers 37-3 to earn title-game trip
The ground game was prolific on a night where the Star Valley Braves earned the program’s 32nd consecutive win and punched their ticket to the Wyoming 3A state championship game next week in Laramie as they collected a 37-3 victory…
Alpine Master Plan open house deemed ‘huge success’
The Town of Alpine held a master plan open house on Monday, November 3 in which consultants and town officials met with the public and went over a current Alpine Master Plan and surveyed those in attendance. According to Mayor…
Star Valley Sports Journal: State Volleyball, playoff football and looking forward to the NFL Draft
First off, I really appreciate the kind words I received regarding last week’s column. It only cements that the people that were highlighted, Kim Choma, Todd Welker and Blair Hillstead, were exactly who we all thought they were. But getting…
From the Valley to the clouds: Star Valley woman among the top Navy fighter pilots
Like a lot of people growing up, Rebecca Ryan loved the movie “Top Gun” as a kid. According to the Star Valley graduate, she wore out the VHS tape of the Tom Cruise jet fighter epic. But the wearing out…
Lady Braves earn #3 seed at Regionals/ Face Thunder Basin at State
The Star Valley Lady Braves competed at the 4A West Regional Volleyball tournament in Casper over the weekend as hosted by Natrona County High School. The local spikers earned a trip to this week’s 4A State tournament in Casper at…
Braves roast Bison 54-7 to advance to semifinals
The Star Valley Braves’ quest for a fourth straight state title took another step on Friday afternoon as they hosted the Buffalo Bison in quarterfinal action. On paper the game was a mismatch and that is how the contest played…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Sports Family losses and going the extra mile
I really try to keep this column upbeat and a bit snarky if I can. But there have been some pretty tough moments in the past months and I feel like if I want to talk about one of them,…
Braves gear up for Bison in 3A quarterfinals this Friday
The Star Valley Braves step into the post-season this Friday afternoon as they take on the Buffalo Bison in the 3A quarterfinals. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Braves completed their second straight undefeated regular season and their 30th…
Accreditation and school calendar on school district agenda
Matt Erickson, Superintendent of LCSD No. 2, spoke with SVI and commented on two major areas of focus for the district. One was the accreditation process which is taking place this week. “We are hosting a team who are doing…