Star Valley Sports Journal: The World Cup, Training Camp and a MaxPreps battle
This past weekend I wrapped up doing something I never would have thought I would enjoy years ago. I watched a World Cup Final that had nothing to do with the United States other than the location. Spain wrapped up…
Agency asks area citizens to utilize Narcan program
• Reverses overdose effects due to opioids Brittany Ritter with the Lincoln County Prevention Coalition ATODS (Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs, Suicide) is asking area residents and citizens to be aware and utilize a program that could help save a…
Mountain West holds annual Media Days
Teams from the Mountain West converged in Las Vegas this past week for the annual media days leading up to the 2026 season. Each school brought four players rather than the traditional two of the past. The league also eliminated…
District device usage and phones in the crosshairs at future meetings planned
• Cooperation with other districts and state agencies desired A large part of the most recent meeting for the Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees included a presentation that followed up on a letter sent to the…
Sports Journal: Thank you for helping with SVI Day
This past weekend we at SVI had a day where we were trying to earn some money to make the trip to Alaska next month (that’s wild!) and stream the game between the Star Valley Braves and the Soldotna…
LCSD#2 not making cuts for school activities
With the conclusion of the 2026 Wyoming Legislature there was school recalibration. This endeavored to solve what had been what was determined to be an underfunded school model based on the state constitution. However, the “silo” model chosen by legislators…
Crystal Springs Cattle wins 2026 Ranch Rodeo
A sellout crowd filled the stands and lined the standing room only portions of the main arena at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on America’s 250th birthday in Afton as the Star Valley Ranch Rodeo entertained the area. The Crystal Springs…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition
By BILL BARROW Associated Press Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state’s most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized…
Fire department volunteers do it all during a busy holiday weekend
• Highs, lows and long days highlight local sacrifice The area just enjoyed a packed schedule of events and celebrations not just related to annual Fourth of July celebrations but also added significance with the America 250 observance. And maybe…
(Photo Gallery) – Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade
Photos from the Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade. SVI PHOTOS BY DAHL ERICKSON PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON