State law now allows for expanded enforcement of red light violations near school buses
This week the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office issued a reminder to drivers to pay attention and be sure to stop for school buses. According to Sheriff Johnson, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office takes red light violations very seriously. When a…
Fundraiser planned for Alpine EMS on September 14
Alpine EMS will be holding a community dinner, auction and kids play area on Saturday, September 14. The event serves as a fund raiser for the Alpine EMS. “Community fund raisers are a big part of how we cover our…
Bank of Star Valley takes the role of community bank seriously
“Everyone oughta start a bank once,” was the response from Rod Jensen, one of the founders of The Bank of Star Valley and its current President/CEO, when asked what it was like to engage in such an elaborate process. “Beginning…
Cowboys look to start 3-0 against visiting Idaho
Laramie, Wyo. (Sept. 10, 2019) – The Wyoming Cowboys play host to the Idaho Vandals on Saturday at 3 p.m. MT inside War Memorial Stadium. The Pokes are looking for their seventh-straight win dating back to last season. Saturday’s game…
Paul Roberts Named Mountain West Cross Country Athlete of the Week
LARAMIE, Wyo. (September 10, 2019) – Wyoming senior cross country runner Paul Roberts has been named the Mountain West Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week, it was announced Tuesday by the conference office. It is the third MW weekly…
Rescuers respond to vehicle rollover on the Greys River road
• Alpine Fire, Alpine EMS and SV paramedics worked to extract occupant. Crew members from the Alpine Fire, Alpine EMS and paramedics from Star Valley Health responded to the scene of a accident in Greys River on Saturday, September 7….
110th fatality of 2019 occurs near Thermopolis
* The following is a release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol On September 6, 2019, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 134 on US Highway 20 near Thermopolis, Wyoming. Around 4:45 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the…
Silver Star Announces Largest Capital Investment Strategy in Company History
* The following is a news release from Silver Star Communications Thayne, WY, September 6, 2019 – Following a $50 million investment over the past ten years, Silver Star Communications intends to change the future of communications technology in the…
Tincup Fire now at 262 acres
Officials with the Caribou-Targhee national forest are monitoring the Tincup Fire just outside of Soda Springs. “Over the last several days, the Tincup fire grew to 262 acres,” the forest service noted. “Increased temperatures, low humidity and active winds all…
Teton County authorities investigating pair of bodies found in Hoback area home
According to the Teton County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) two deceased bodies were found in a home in the Hoback area, one of which had an apparent gunshot wound. “On Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. a home health care…