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Football family encouraged to contribute to Choma scholarship

CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE KIMBERLY CHOMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOFUNDME LINK – This summer was a difficult one in terms of tragedy for Star Valley residents and sports fans as an accident claimed the life of 21-year…

Kemmerer Training Center expected to be crucial for TerraPower plans

Ground was broken on the new Kemmerer Training Center (KTC) for TerraPower last week as the nuclear company is moving forward with construction of the 30,000 square-foot facility. The Natrium plant will be the first of its kind after selecting…

Willow Creek Fire now 4,356 acres at 17% containment for Thursday

The Willow Creek Fire is coming up on a full week of burning in southwest of Smoot, Wyoming. The fire was first reported on Friday, August 22 approximately four miles southwest of Smoot. The latest update from officials are estimating…

‘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….