‘More Cowbell’ Invite is Thursday at Valli Vu Golf Course
The 3rd Annual More Cowbell Invitational is scheduled this Thursday at Star Valley View Golf Course as SVHS Cross-Country will host up to 17 teams to officially open their season. Named for the famous Saturday Night Live skit in which…
Evacuations from Willow Creek Fire: Lancasters share evacuation story
What started as a pencil-thin column of smoke this past Friday turned into something that most Star Valley residents had not seen up close until Saturday. A blazing inferno that closed the road and began to put property at risk…
Willow Creek Fire still at 12% containment on Wednesday
Fire crews continue to battle the Willow Creek Fire located four miles southwest of Smoot, Wyoming as the blaze enters its sixth day. As of the latest update, the fire is now estimated to be 4,355.9 acres which is virtually…
Little Greys Fire considered 100-percent contained
The Little Greys Fire located six miles southeast of the McCain Guard Station in the Bridger-Teton National Forest is now considered 100-percent contained. The fire topped out at 39.3 acres after being first reported on August 20 and growing from…
Willow Creek Fire now estimated at 4,355 acres and 12% containment
The Willow Creek Fire, first reported on the morning of August 22, is now being reported to have grown to 4,355 acres. Located four miles southwest of Smoot, Wyoming, the fire ballooned from 250 acres to over 3,000 acres over…
Cooler temps and increased chance of rain in the forecast as Willow Creek Fire continues to be active.
According to the latest update on Monday provided by officials battling the Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot, wetter conditions and cooler temperatures are expected to aid in the effort. No increase in burning acreage was reported with the total…
Willow Creek Fire Update: Sunday August 24
The Willow Creek Fire entered its third day pushing nearly 4,000 acres with zero-percent containment according to officials. The fire was originally reported late Friday morning south of Afton, Wyoming and grew quickly due to dry fuel and windy conditions….
Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County surpasses 10,000 acres
The Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County jumped from 1,000 acres to 10,000 acres in a single day as western Wyoming continues to be challenged by multiple fire fighting efforts. New evacuation ares for the Dollar Lake Fire include a…
Willow Creek Fire closes US 89
***UPDATE*** Highway 89 over the South End (Salt Pass) was reopened shortly after 1:00 am Sunday morning. The latest update on the fire since Saturday night will be posted as soon as information is available. The evacuation order for those…
Salt River Arts Society receives Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Grant
At a recent Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF) board meeting, the Salt River Arts Society received a $50,000 grant to assist with the replacement and rebuilding of the historic Ford Theater’s façade. As Mayor Jeff Jensen noted in his…