Independently Speaking: Effective Timber Management
For the first time in decades, I sense that we are prepared to take another look at effective timber management, both at the national level and at the state level. For years, I have been frustrated by a preservationist approach…
Wyoming Game and Fish elk feedgrounds under review in the Bridger-Teton
Elk feedground use on the Bridger-Teton National Forest is under review. The B-T reports the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (WGFC) has applied for continued long-term use of facilities at Dell Creek and Forest Park elk feedgrounds to conduct…
Alpine signs placed in three locations
The process of changing the signs welcoming people to Alpine started in 2019 when costs were reviewed for a community improvement project. “We saw the opportunity when we got the Travel and Tourism Board approved for Alpine, so we…
Alpine, Thayne and Afton call on county to broadcast meetings
The Alpine Town Council has called on the Lincoln County Commission to make their meetings available to the public through a live-stream broadcast program. The action came in the form of a unanimously passed resolution at the Oct. 7…
Upper Valley Transportation Plan includes public survey
Do you live in Auburn, Grover, Afton, Fairview, Osmond, Smoot or some other area of the upper valley in Star Valley? If so, you are asked to participate in a survey for the Lincoln County Upper Valley Transportation Alternative…
Star Valley Ranch completes roads, fiber and water projects in ‘25
With the end of summer comes completion of some of the road projects at Star Valley Ranch. Trevor Aitken, Star Valley Ranch Administrator reports chip and seal work has been completed in Plat 21. He complimented the work of…
Star Valley Ranch addresses commercial zone and road improvements
A commercial zoning ordinance and a resolution allowing for equipment purchases were approved by the Star Valley Ranch Town Council at their September 9 meeting. Ordinance 2025-07 Land Usage updates to commercial zoning regulations moved forward on first reading, specifically…
Hospital trustee gives 25 years of time and talent to SLHD
By Dan Dockstader South Lincoln Medical Center celebrated 65 years of health care service Tuesday night, Sept. 9, 2025 as they invited the staff and community to celebrate with an evening barbeque at the Kemmerer’s Archie Niel Park. Helping celebrate…
Fighting the Willow Creek Fire requires team training and experience
Daily organizational meetings were key to the increased containment percentages on the 4,066 acre Willow Creek Fire south of Star Valley in the past two weeks. Management of the fire came under the direction of a trained fire fighting team,…
Alpine Charter School works with town on permitting process
The Alpine Education Foundation continues to move the Alpine Charter School forward after securing modular units for a site going through permitting during September with the Town of Alpine. “We are very excited. We have made a lot of headway…