Town of Afton Minutes
The minutes for the Town of Afton were inadvertently left out of the July 29, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent. SVI regrets any inconvenience this may have caused. Here is the copy of the minutes.
UW President makes a trip to SV
——————– ◆ UW looks to build bridges and partnerships. An entourage of UW officials, including newly appointed UW President Ed Seidel, made a trip to Star Valley on Tuesday, July 21. The group toured the valley, met with local business…
Economy looking up – uncertainty remains in Western Wyoming
◆ Coin shortage is not an issue at this point. It’s a mixed bag of improvement and uncertainly as far as the economy in Western Wyoming is concerned. SVI Media recently had the chance to talk with Bank of Star…
School district discusses its Smart Start back-to-school plan
• Work session held Tuesday evening, July 28. The administrative team and superintendent met with trustees of the Lincoln County School District 2 Board on Tuesday, July 28 for a work session. The purpose of the session was to present…
Concerns over COVID-19 closing local businesses
The following is a news release from the Department of Homeland Security AFTON, WY – A steady rise in confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County has led to impacts at a handful of businesses in Star Valley. Most…
Services for Thelma Crook
Graveside services for Thelma F. Crook will take place Saturday August 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Etna Cemetery. Those planning to attend are asked to bring lawn chairs to the service.
Multiple fires start in southeast Idaho
Twitter: @BLMIdahoFire Facebook: Idaho Fire Info Lightning tracked over southeast Idaho Saturday afternoon and evening, igniting multiple wildfires. Fire crews responded quickly to the new starts. Please take precautions while enjoying your public lands. Remember possessing or discharging fireworks, incendiary…
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office seeks public help with explosives case
On July 14th, 2020, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of an explosion at the front door of a residence on Vision Dr. Deputies contacted the reporting party who advised they opened their front door and discovered a…
No injuries in crash between a train and a pickup near Lava Hot Springs
On Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 11:21 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a crash involving a train off of Blaser Highway, just north of Lava Hot Springs. Christopher Kirk, 29, of Pocatello, ID, traveling in a 2008 Dodge Pickup, was…