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Month: February 2021

The Vocalist Announces Dates For 2021 Season

After its start five years ago, The Vocalist has become a Star Valley tradition and continues to grow today. In the summer of 2016, Swift 98.7 had just gone through a rebranding and its employees were looking for publicity. Duke…

Preston man dies in Bear Lake County avalanche

Heavy snow combined with a crystalized base from months of frigid cold have combined for dangerous and uncertain avalanche conditions in the region over the past two weeks with more than ten individuals being caught in one slide or another….

Lincoln County with 40 active COVID-19 cases

As of 9 a.m. Sunday, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 45,653, an increase of 70 confirmed cases over Friday’s 45,583. The greatest rise in coronavirus…

Snowmobiler in fair condition after crash with pickup truck on US-26

This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission SWAN VALLEY — A snowmobiler is in fair condition following a crash with a pickup truck on U.S. Highway 26. The crash occurred at 11:45 a.m. Sunday at mile…

South Lincoln Nursing Center one of select facilities to receive ‘Best Nursing Home’ honors from U.S. News & World Report

South Lincoln Nursing center was one of a select few clinics which received “Best Nursing Home” honors from U.S. News & World Report for 2020-2021. Vice President of the facility, Jessie Wilcox, says only 21% of the homes around the…

Cowboys sweep Lobos for first time since 2003

The Wyoming Cowboys opened the contest on a 21-0 run on their way to a 79-67 win over New Mexico on Friday evening inside Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. It marked the second series sweep for the Pokes this season…

Braves Wrestlers claim 3A Southwest Regional crown

• The Wyoming 3A State Tournament is Friday, February 26 in Casper at the Wyoming Ford Center. In a modified Regional Tournament, part of what has been a modified season, the Star Valley Braves continued to battle through the adversity…

Standing Committees to meet next week; Legislature to reconvene on March 1

Cheyenne – The Wyoming Legislature will hold three days of standing committee meetings next week leading up to the reconvening of the 2021 General Session on March 1. The purpose of the meetings is to consider and take public testimony…

Lincoln County reports seven new COVID-19 cases; now with 29 active

Active COVID-19 case numbers in Wyoming resumed their downward trend on Thursday as recoveries slightly outnumbered new cases. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, reported 33 new laboratory-confirmed cases and 48 new probable cases. The number…

Star Valley Health offers Diabetes Education courses

◆ The program is certified and is the only comprehensive course taught by a Registered Dietitian, a Registered Nurse and a Pharmacist. Nationally Certified Diabetes Education is offered at Star Valley Health as part of their education platform and mission,…