LCSD1 performs well in WY-TOPP
Wyoming’s Department of Education recently released WY-TOPP test results and Lincoln County School District No. 1 all met the requirements with one school exceeding them. Superintendent Teresa Chaulk for the district says Kemmerer Elementary School, Canyon Elementary School, and Kemmerer…
Crews to begin igniting burn piles
With colder temperatures and wetter conditions, earlier than usual, fire crews will begin igniting debris piles created from fuels reduction projects, commercial timber sales (slash piles), road maintenance and fencing projects in the Greys River and Kemmerer Ranger Districts. The…
Star Valley welcomes the 3A State Golf Championship
◆ First ever championship held at Star Valley View Golf Course. We at SVI Media and the 14 various communities of Star Valley welcome the golf teams from the Wyoming 3A Classification to Afton for the 3A State Championships. This…
Kemmerer City to receive federal grant for economic development
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says the Economic Development Agency is giving the city a grant of $139,000. This is a matched donation as well according to Muir meaning the total grant will be about $280,000. Lincoln County, Rocky Mountain…
Kemmerer City focused on potential buyers of coal-fired plants after potential Rocky Mountain Power phase out plan
After learning Rocky Mountain Power may phase out Naughton Units 1 and 2 by 2025, Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says they will focus on finding buyers for coal-fired power plants. Last week Lincoln County Commissioner, Kent Connelly, said of…
Bondurant man dies in ATV collision
On September 12, 2019, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 138 on US 191 north of Pinedale, Wyoming. Around 1:50 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a motor vehicle collision. A 2006 Polaris Sportsman ATV…
Fire Danger Decreases to Moderate
*Teton Interagency Fire News Release Western Wyoming – September 12, 2019 – The fire danger rating for Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge, and Bridger-Teton National Forest lands has decreased to moderate following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. A…
State law now allows for expanded enforcement of red light violations near school buses
This week the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office issued a reminder to drivers to pay attention and be sure to stop for school buses. According to Sheriff Johnson, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office takes red light violations very seriously. When a…
Paving on Highway 238 expected to take 14 days
Paving has started on Wyoming Highway 238 on the west of side of Upper Star Valley. The state highway serves as a major connector route between Auburn and Afton, in addition to Auburn and U.S. Highway 89 at the Star…
County urging area residents to take the time to be prepared
September is National Preparedness Month. According to Stephen Malik, public information officer for Lincoln County Emergency Management, September is a great time to take stock of your families preparedness level. “September marks a great time to evaluate our level of…