Mel Shumway joins Lincoln County Commission
Mel Shumway of Star Valley was sworn into office as the newest member of the Lincoln County Commission on Monday, Jan. 6. The honorable Joseph B. Bluemel of Wyoming’s Third Judicial District administered the oath of office. Shumway spoke highly…
Toolson joins Star Valley Ranch Council, Rok will be new mayor in February
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D.C. Report: Hageman, Lummis and Barrasso
U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman Although I am proud of the accomplishments of the 118th Congress (both in relation to the bills we passed and our oversight work exposing the corruption and radicalness of the Biden-Harris administration), I am optimistic…
Independent Notes: New year, new opportunities.
The new year brings opportunities. Some seats will change in 2025. Our town councils and county will see some limited change. The state will see many new Legislators arriving in Cheyenne, most coming to the House. In all of…
Terra Power working near Kemmerer at nuclear site
• Construction includes training center Construction is underway at the TerraPower Natrium site near Kemmerer. The company reports, “This year, TerraPower began construction efforts on the Natrium site. With a groundbreaking celebration hosted on June 10, construction activities for the…
Alpine prepares for improved health care
• Expansion takes place while similar hospitals eliminate services Star Valley Health is preparing for the official opening of the expanded Alpine Clinic on Friday, Jan. 11. The new addition to health care for the Star Valley community, located…
Public supports trail system improvements in south B-T
• District Ranger working through public response Kemmerer District Ranger Adam Calkins is pleased with the response to a call for assistance with the renovation of 180 miles of backcountry trails, all part of the Commissary Ridge Trail System….
Heiner Family Live nativity sleigh ride honors The Savior
• Heiners direct contributions to a family in need. The Heiner Family’s Live Nativity Sleigh Ride is coming into it’s fifth year. For the Tre and Olivia Heiner family it’s their way of giving back at Christmas. Their gift…
Taking a community into the new year with a Master Plan
Alpine is continuing to work on a Master Plan for Lincoln County’s rapidly growing northern community. The Alpine Town Council met Tuesday, December 17 and agreed to take the Master Plan work into the new year, along with two ordinances,…
Kemmerer Wildlife Crossings starting in 2025, two season project
• Bob Budd, Wildlife Trust says this will ‘drastically’ reduce loss of wildlife The Kemmerer Wildlife Crossing project on U.S. Highway 189 in southwest Wyoming is on schedule to begin construction next year. The project is funded through a…