Legislature launches committee meetings for the 66th session
◆ Committees have a full slate of Legislation to consider. The Wyoming State Legislature launches a series of committee meetings next week, all related to bills that will be heard in the 66th session. Bill assignments were directed to the…
Denney and Ellis join the Star Valley Ranch Town Council
◆ Councilman bring experience to SVR. Ronald Denney and Taylor Ellis were sworn in as new members of the Star Valley Ranch Town Council Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The SVR retirees bring a variety of professional, management and educational experience…
Hansen joins Lincoln County Commission
Jerry Hansen was sworn in as a new Lincoln County Commissioner on Monday, Jan. 4. Lincoln County Clerk April Brunski administered the oath of office to Hansen who was elected in a contested August primary with former commissioner Kent Connelly….
Commissioner addresses masks, forest use and coal
◆ Recommendation preferred, COVID cases at landfill, multiple use on forest and interest in Kemmerer coal. Mask mandates, multiple use of public lands, options for coal and landfills were all on the list of topics addressed by Lincoln County Commissioner…
November storms adding to SV high country snow depths
◆ Commissary at 32-inches The latest mid November snow storms added to the early winter snow depths in Star Valley’s high country. As of Tuesday, Nov. 17, Commissary Ridge, at the 9,300 foot elevation had a 32-inch snow depth. Blind…
Mid Valley Fire District on Tuesday’s ballot
The proposed Mid Valley Fire District will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election and Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt emphasizes the need to support the measure as the population and traffic increases in Star Valley. Under…
Over $200,000 will be donated to Alpine public services
◆ Alpine will host the event from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Saturday. Over $200,000 has been raised by the Alpine Airpark and Refuge Air Ranch to assist with EMS, Fire and other services in the community. The public is…
Teton Board of Realtors give $10,000 check to LCSD#2
◆ Funds used to help with COVID expenses. The Teton Board of Realtors has presented a $10,000 check to Lincoln County School District No. 2 to help with expenses related to COVID 19. Board representatives Oly Olson and Shea DeMello…
Alpine/Thayne respond to Sunday morning house fire
◆ Fire destroys home, burns nearby forest. Alpine Fire Chief Michael Vogt concluded his follow-up operations at a house fire on Upper Stewart Creek Drive Monday night at 5:30. Fire destroyed the home Sunday, morning Oct. 18. “Personnel have to…
Mid Valley Fire District will be on November ballot
◆ Funding will remain in the Mid Valley Fire District. The proposed Mid Valley Fire District will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election and Thayne Fire Chief Toby Merritt emphasizes the need to support the measure…