Tincup restoration continues in Star Valley area
Restoration of Tincup Creek on the west side of Star Valley was showcased for state and federal agencies on June 6. Tanner Belknap, Salt River Project Manager for Trout Unlimited, hosted the agencies for a day-long tour of three…
Alpine works on land lease, signage and sheriff’s housing
Alpine anticipates having a charter school land lease ready for review at the June 17 town council meeting. The proposed land is located in an area behind the community’s fire station. The update on the land came as part…
Independently Speaking: It’s imperative to stand behind Star Valley Health.
For those who stir the waters of discontent over the recent problems with Star Valley Health — I would like to take them back some three decades ago when a health care management company was overlooking the potential of…
Star Valley Kids Fishing Day at Afton Golf Course
The Afton Golf Course Pond will host the Wyoming Game and Fish Star Valley Kids Fishing Day, Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. Star Valley youth are invited to “get hooked on fishing” at the annual…
Thayne readies for Hemmert Ranch addition
A new community housing development for Thayne was presented at the Star Valley Health June Business Luncheon on Monday. Steve Selcer and Dan Holler, overseeing the 118-acre subdivision with 184 lots, presented the project to representatives from Lincoln County…
Independent Notes: Does it get any better for local leaders, responsible in so many ways for making this a great county?
Once again Lincoln County finds itself in a setting filled with opportunity. SVI Media reported this past week, “President Donald Trump signed executive orders Friday intended to quadruple domestic production of nuclear power within the next 25 years, a goal…
Alpine working on the school, master plan launched
• Water meter project starts, new fiscal budget underway and plans for Mountain Days The details of a lease for land that will be home for the Alpine Charter School is in the process. In a monthly radio interview…
Transportation plan prepared for commissioners
• Final stakeholder meeting May 28 Lincoln County is moving forward with a master transportation plan, holding a series of public meetings late in 2024 and early 2025. The plan was first announced in September of 2024 when Avenue…
Latest census data released: Star Valley continues to see growth
The Town of Afton showed a population increase of 0.4 percent, while Star Valley Ranch showed a 0.2 percent decline in a Wyoming Census update released through the state’s Economic Analysis Division in May. That report showed Afton’s population…
Alpine creates website for master plan
The Alpine Master Plan, approved earlier this year by the town council, is moving forward with a dedicated website. “The Town of Alpine is excited to share that Cushing Terrell has launched a dedicated website for the 2026 Master Plan:…