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Mia Shumway

Cryptocurrency Seminar comes to Afton

Star Valley residents had the opportunity to learn about cryptocurrency last week. Tyler Lindholm, State Policy Director for US Senator Lummis, presented and answered questions about crypto to nearly twenty citizens. “Senator Lummis just wants to make sure that there…

Wyoming Secretary of State visits Afton

Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan came to Afton Tuesday night to present on election integrity in the state. “This briefing was designed to answer the most common allegations and myths,” Buchanan said. “And we try to break those down…

Crypto education meeting to be held in Afton

Cryptocurrency is coming to Wyoming, and Senator Cynthia Lummis wants residents to be prepared. Tyler Lindholm, State Policy Director for US Senator Lummis, will be giving a presentation on cryptocurrency on June 2 at the Afton Civic Center from 11:30…

Tickets on sale today for 2022 Lincoln County Fair

Season Pass includes entertainment, beverages and reserved parking Changes are coming to the Lincoln County Fair experience. This season, the ticketing experience will be different than in years past. Fairgoers can purchase tickets for the grandstand events online beginning June…

Local Seniors Receive Scholarships from Star Valley Health

Star Valley Health awarded five scholarships to Star Valley and Mountain View High School seniors this week. Hospital Board Chair Dr. Andrew Orton and CEO Dan Ordyna presented the scholarships to Star Valley students at Tuesday’s board meeting. The awardees…

Jackson Hole Airport Runway Reconstruction Halfway Complete

Project on schedule to reopen to air traffic on June 28 Reconstruction of the Jackson Hole Airport’s (JAC) 50-year-old runway passed the halfway point. The airport has been closed since mid-April for the project and still has one month to…

High School Rodeo Held in Afton

Maddie Hale, Idaho District 8 Rodeo Queen, carries the American flag during the opening ceremonies of the high school rodeo on Saturday, May 14th. Riders from the Wyoming Club salute the flag at the high school rodeo in Afton. Tristen…

Mental Health Awareness Month: How one Lincoln County group is working to prevent suicide

One Lincoln County organization is working to get suicide resources to the community this May. Lincoln County Preventing ATODS (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and suicide) Abuse Coalition is a collaborative group with the goal to “provide resources, education, and advocacy…

BLSD Updates from Superintendent Brogan, May 11

  Superintendent Gary Brogan spoke to KVSI Wednesday morning about the recent school board meeting and other district updates.   The Bear Lake School District Board approved $525,785 in bills. According to Brogan, the board also approved the modified school…

Public comments wanted on mountain lion and gray wolf hunting regulations

A public meeting for two Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulation updates will be held in Jackson on May 12. The meeting will be held at the Teton County Library at 5 p.m. The Game and Fish is seeking public…