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Month: May 2023

South Lincoln Hospital Foundation receives first grant

Provided by South Lincoln Hospital District South Lincoln Hospital Foundation (SLHF) has received its first grant from the Kim and Jody Brown Family Foundation. SLHF, which has now officially received 501 (c) (3) status, has begun the work of fundraising…

Docs seek insurance reform

• Lawmakers plan to take aim at absence of prior approval rules By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming is the only state without laws that guide how health insurance companies can approve and deny…

A new approach to mental health

• Health department will pay providers for indirect services By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s mental and behavioral health system was in need of a remake. Mental health providers saw it. Lawmakers saw it….

WHY YOUR STORY PODCAST: Blair Hillstead

On the latest episode of the Why Your Story Podcast, Travis and MJ check in with a longtime Star Valley rancher and farmer, Blair Hillstead.

Alleged voyeur arrested on Idaho warrant

JACKSON (WNE) —  A Jackson man charged with felony voyeurism is back in jail. Albert Radmacher, 28, was taken into custody April 19 after Idaho law enforcement issued a warrant for his arrest. The Idaho warrant filed April 10 states…

Wyoming is the deadliest state in the nation for workers, again

• Workers’ Memorial Day is a somber occasion but advocates hope it spurs action. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com In recent years Wyoming workers have died falling from roofs, getting crushed by machinery, being killed on roadways and, on one occasion,…

(Photo Gallery) – Star Valley Kids Got Talent

The first annual SV Kids Got Talent competition was held Saturday, April 29 at the Afton Ford Theatre. Kids in grades 6-8 competed on stage for a single $300 prize, donated by Swift Creek Trading. Performances ranged from singing, dancing,…

Interviews

May 1: Dr. Affleck, Star Valley Health

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Summary of Star Valley record snowfall: Winter 2022-23

Jack Hales is a retired meteorologist living in the Star Valley Ranch area. Find his weather blog here –  The winter of Star Valley has come to an abrupt end as near record warm temperatures usher in May. With a…