Western Wyoming Snow & Wind Totals
Another windy snowstorm pounded Wyoming Sunday and Monday, bringing several inches of snow to some areas while other areas saw wind gusts exceeding 100 MPH. The National Weather Service reports that Mt. Coffin in the Greys River area of Lincoln…
Lincoln County Officials Take Oath of Office
Story By: Jim Thoeny Lincoln County’s newly elected officials were sworn into to office Monday morning. Outgoing Lincoln County Clerk Jeanne Wagner administered the oath of office at the Lincoln County Courthouse in Kemmerer. Those officials included County Commissioners Jerry…
Wyoming Governor outlines his vision for seizing the future
Laying out his vision for Wyoming in his first inaugural address, Governor Mark Gordon called for fiscal prudence, growing communities rather than government, and a focus on innovation for the future. Governor Gordon took the oath on his family’s Bible…
Livestock board issues reminder: brands up for renewal
This week the Wyoming Livestock Board is issuing a reminder about brand renewals in the state. “All Wyoming Brands due in the 2019 brand renewal period are now considered expired and will enter a grace period for renewal,” said Renae…
SVI Sports Recap: January 4-5
SVI has grown to cover more schools during the 2018-19 campaign. Here is a look at how those schools fared over the weekend within the SVI footprint. Star Valley High School • Wrestling The Braves competed in the Richardson Memorial…
2018: Year in Review
Fifteen elk fell through the ice on the Palisades Reservoir Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. The incident, just across from the Alpine area elk feedgrounds, drew the attention of passing motorists on U.S. Highway 89 who stopped to…
Kilroy LLC awarded $6.9 million WYDOT pavement contract
Transportation Commission awarded a total of $28.7 million in highway contracts in December. Among the contract recipients was Kilroy LLC of Afton. Kilroy LLC, was the low bidder on a $6.9 million pavement contract on WYO 238 between Auburn and…
Community scout troops gaining ground, info meeting set for Etna
Efforts are underway to organize community scout troops. Community Troop 1307 and Community Pack 1307 will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Etna Community Center. “The purpose of…
Kemmerer American Legion Post 55 holds fundraising raffle
Two South Lincoln County residents were winners of a fundraising raffle by American Legion Post 55 in Kemmerer. Clyde Clark, a veteran himself, won the gun safe. Crystal Grimes, a Chevron station employee, won a portable generator. The…
Star Valley and Lincoln County welcome 2019 with coldest morning in two years
The following weather report is from expert Jack Hales. To follow Jack and his weather blog for the region please click here. (Photo provided by blog.starvalleyweather.com.) “Temperatures plummeted on New Years Eve across the mountain country. In Star Valley the…