Rare earth deposit showing promise; Drilling suggests site is more bountiful than once thought
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Optimism is mounting at one of Wyoming’s nascent rare earths projects. Early drilling results suggest the Halleck Creek deposit north of Laramie is larger than anticipated, and may rank…
SV Flame of Life brings awareness to suicide prevention with family event this weekend
◆ Enjoy dinner and entertainment for every member of the family along with education and remembrance of loved ones. Star Valley Flame of Life, in collaboration with the Lincoln County Prevention Coalition, is presenting a community event Saturday, September 10…
LoToJa Classic to celebrate 40 years on September 10
◆ Cyclists ready to ride America’s longest, one-day sanctioned bicycle race from Logan, Utah, to Jackson, Wyoming. Provided by LoToJa LAYTON, UTAH — Held every year since 1983, a renowned Utah bicycle race is about to achieve a milestone. On…
Star Valley Ranch signs fire protection agreement with Mid-Valley Fire District
The Town of Star Valley Ranch has reached an agreement for fire protection services with the Mid-Valley Fire District. Mayor Kathleen Buyers said the agreement has been signed and is in effect. According to Buyers, Mid-Valley Fire District will continue…
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: NFL Week 1 Game Picks
Aaron and Dahl make their picks for the NFL’s opening week and discuss what happened last week in college football. Join the pickem league with Aaron and Dahl and have a chance to win a t-shirt or hat of the…
Search for Pinedale man in Fremont Lake continues
PINEDALE (WNE) — Friday, Sept. 2, marked the eighth day searching Fremont Lake for missing Pinedale resident Rick De Ruiter Zylker. Tip Top Search and Rescue (TTSAR) boat “Closure” and crew continued their search of the area surrounding Moosehead Bay…
Sawtell Peak fire has reached 60% containment
The lightning caused Sawtell Peak Fire burning a quarter-mile from Sawtell Peak along FS Road 24 on the Ashton/Island Park Ranger District is under the command of Wyoming Type 3 Team 5. The Sawtell Peak Fire is currently 37 acres,…
Large helicopter brought in to rescue injured motorcyclist in B-T
◆ Hot summer temperatures hamper high country rescue. Star Valley Search & Rescue were called on during the Labor Day weekend to help an injured motorcyclist in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The call came in at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday,…
‘Red Flag’ warning in effect for the region due to hot and potentially windy conditions
Parts of western Wyoming including Lincoln County have been identified as a Red Flag area by the National Weather Service Wednesday and Thursday due to unseasonably warm temperatures and strong gusty winds that could create erratic fire behavior with any…
Two lanes prepped for Etna to Alpine winter season
◆ Grover Corner and South End planned for coming year. Paving is scheduled to start Sept. 12 on two full lanes between Etna and Alpine. The lanes have been prepared with a Full Depth Reclamation (FDS) process in preparation for…