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(Video) – SVMC’s Josh Jardine discusses the area Infusion Center

Star Valley Medical Center sponsors Health Topics Tuesday, a weekly look at how residents in the area can be more aware of their own health and the health care options provided by the hospital. Today, Josh Jardine speaks to SVI…

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…

Silver Star Announces 10 Digit Dialing Service for Star Valley and Cokeville

This is a Press Release from Silver Star Communications Website On January 15, 2019 the Silver Star wireless home network in Star Valley and Cokeville will be converting from 7-digit dialing to 10-digit dialing. When making calls from your wireless…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Funeral services for Steve Rich

Funeral services for Steven Rich will take place on Saturday, January 5, at 12 noon at the Salt River Latter-day Saints Ward. A viewing will take place on Friday, January 4, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and…