Fires from Idaho and Utah bring smoke to valley skies
Smoke from regional fires has made its way into Star Valley this week. The main culprit is the Bray Fire outside of Twin Falls, Idaho which as of Tuesday July 19, had burned approximately 8,000 acres. According to the Idaho…
Graveside services for DellMay Penn
Graveside services for DellMay Penn will take place Saturday, July 23 at 11 am at the Afton Cemetery.
Governor’s fuel prices group focuses on refinery capacity
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The best way to bring down high gas costs in Wyoming would be to secure a long-term fuel supply within the state, one industry insider told stakeholders Friday….
Teton County may be first in state with dedicated SAR helicopter
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Search and Rescue backers are trying to raise $6.6 million in private donations to buy and outfit a helicopter that would ensure year-round access for rescues while asking…
Man who pulled shotgun on fireworks users bound over
GILLETTE (WNE) — The man accused of threatening a group of adults and children with a loaded shotgun because they continued to light off fireworks has been bound over to District Court. Randy A. Stephens, 41, was charged July 1…
Taxidermist ordered to pay fines and restitution
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — A Green River taxidermist has been ordered to pay restitution to several clients following an investigation by Wyoming Game and Fish Department Game Wardens. The investigation began in April 2021 after Game Warden Kim Olson reported…
Two die in plane crash near Buffalo
CASPER (WNE) – Two people died Thursday when a small plane crashed in the Bighorn National Forest, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reported Sunday. The plane went down en route to Buffalo from Powell. It ignited a wildfire that, as…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Don’t Give Up On Us” by Journey
The biggest hit from the latest Journey album is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. Freedom is the 15th studio album from the classic rock powerhouse and was fully released on July 8. A song from…
One small farm boy’s giant leap for mankind
By David Allred July 20, 2022 will mark the 53rd anniversary of man’s first small step on the moon, and “one giant leap for mankind”, the now famous words Astronaut Neil Armstrong uttered as he stepped off the Lunar Lander…
Osmond Brother, now Star Valley resident, debuts original musical
Jay Osmond, a member of the famed Osmond Brothers, has returned to his roots and has settled in Star Valley with his wife Karen. The two are building a home and look forward to spending time in the place that…