Fires from Idaho and Utah bring smoke to valley skies
Smoke from regional fires has made its way into Star Valley this week. The main culprit is the Bray Fire outside of Twin Falls, Idaho which as of Tuesday July 19, had burned approximately 8,000 acres. According to the Idaho…
What if there was a school shooting in Lincoln County?
On May 24, 2022, an 18-year old gunman walked into Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas and murdered 19 children and two teachers in one of the latest and all-to-frequent mass shootings in the United States. It is human nature to…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Some schools experiencing the cold shoulder for the first time.
The latest round of NCAA realignment has been interesting to watch from afar. It became apparent that the future of alignment would revolve around television dollars gained from football and that those numbers would be driven by television market populations….
Second visitor in three days gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
In yet another incident between a visitor and wildlife at Yellowstone National Park, a 71-year old woman from West Chester, Pennsylvania was gored by a bull bison near Storm Point at Yellowstone Lake. According to the news release provided by…
Hiker mauled by bear southeast of Yellowstone
According to information released by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, a hiker has been hospitalized after being mauled by a bear in northwestern Wyoming. The attack took place Monday as the mane was hiking on Francs Peak, a summit…
Man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
According to information from the Yellowstone National Park Communications Office, a 34-year old male from Colorado Springs, Colorado was gored by a bull bison near Giant Geyser at Old Faithful on June 27. The man was walking with his family…
Visser cements spot on U.S. U20 World Track & Field Team
Star Valley High School graduate and school record-holder, Peter Visser, qualified for the U20 U.S. Mens Track and Field World Team by placing second in the 3000-Meter Steeplechase in Eugene, Oregon on Saturday. Visser, a current freshman at Weber State…
Area pickleball open to residents and visitors alike
◆ More than 200 members are part of the Star Valley Ranch Pickleball Club. Pickleball is a combination of badminton, ping-pong and tennis and is often played on converted tennis courts. Because multiple pickleball courts can be created on a…
Doing it the Cokeville way: Linford follows Dayton and Nate
◆ Panther Football will lean on tradition with new head coach. There’s an old saying that states one doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of a legend, one wants to follow the person who does. Marty Linford and his…
Women’s league continues to grow at Star Valley View
◆ Judy Brown and the gang play on Tuesday mornings. It wasn’t long ago that there was no Women’s League at Star Valley View Golf Course and Judy Brown wondered why. Now the group welcomed more than 20 to their…