Former State Representative, Robert McKim, passes away at age 72
Former Wyoming State Representative Robert McKim passed away on Monday, February 19. He was 72. McKim was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis approximately 18 months ago, necessitating his resignation from Wyoming House District 21 in September of 2017. He served from…
Lower Valley Energy warns of fraudulent payment link
Lower Valley Energy is warning its customers that an unauthorized web link for online payments exists on the internet, which may have already been utilized by some of its members. In a statement posted over the weekend, Lower Valley…
IMAGES: This is the slide that has closed the Greys River Road
A portion of the Greys River Road was closed by the Bridger-Teton National Forest Friday because of a large, slow moving landslide that compromised the road. The closed portion of Forest Service Road 10138 is 17-miles from the parking lot…
Funeral services for Gayle Izatt
Funeral services for Gayle Izatt will take place on Saturday, February 24, at 11 a.m. in the Freedom Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Friday, February 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne and…
WEATHER WATCH: Heavy snow in the forecast this weekend for Star Valley
2018 has most certainly been mild, no doubt. At least by Star Valley standards. While snow totals in the high elevations have been near average amounts, rain and warm temperatures in the valley have kept the worst of winter at…
LCSD2 Issues Statement Regarding Student Safety Following Florida Shooting
Lincoln County School District #2 released a statement Thursday regarding student safety in response to a deadly school shooting at a high school in Florida. Below is the full statement read by Superintendent Alan Allred. “Lincoln County School District #2…
Legislative Overview: February 15, 2018
A bill that calls for reducing the taxes in the mineral industry is ready for introduction. The proposal is designed as an incentive for the oil and gas industry, encouraging businesses to expand their operations in Wyoming. A bill that…
Slow moving slide prompts closure of Greys River Road
*Update* The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has implemented a temporary closure order for a portion of the Greys River Road near Alpine, Wyoming due to a large landslide that has compromised the road. The closed…
Donkey Basketball Returns to Star Valley this April
Shooting baskets from the back of burro hasn’t happened in Star Valley since the days of the old high school. That is about to change. Star Valley High School is once again working on an event that would bring Donkey…
Funeral services for Thomas Tolman
Funeral services for Thomas Tolman will take place Saturday, February 17, at 12 noon in the Grover Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Friday, February 16, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and on Saturday…