Area fire danger increases to “High”
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Western WY— The fire danger rating for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and Teton Interagency Dispatch Area has increased to high. The potential for fire activity has…
Four school board seats up for election in LC School District No. 2
There are four seats up for election this year in Lincoln County School District No. 2. The filing period for candidates opens Aug. 8 and closes Aug. 27. “We have four open seats this year,” said Superintendent Matt Erickson. “I…
Funeral services for Izabelle Shelby Barnes
Funeral services for Izabelle Shelby Barnes (daughter of Tony & Terynn Barnes) will take place Friday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at the Thayne Stake Center. There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the services.
Diamond Flat Fire is a controlled burn visible from Star Valley
SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO: A lightning caused fire twenty-four miles northeast of Soda Springs, ID has burned approximately 1 ½ acres and is located two miles north of Diamond Peak. The Diamond Flat Fire started on July 18th and is burning…
Programs that foster hope and life skills help kids avoid violence and reach goals
A new study from University of Pittsburgh adds violence prevention to list of benefits gained when kids believe in themselves and their futures. Smart community programs know how to help them get there.
Funeral services for Karen Howell
Funeral services for Karen Howell will take place on Wednesday, July 25 at 11 a.m. in the Auburn LDS Church. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Funeral services for Alex Verley
Funeral services for Alex Verley (son of Kori Helm and Jeffrey Verley) will be held Monday, July 23, at 12 noon in the Afton LDS Tabernacle. A viewing will take place on Sunday, July 22, from 6-8 p.m. and also…
Yellowstone lake trout numbers dropping
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A quarter-century after a Yellowstone Lake angler’s exotic catch first alarmed fisheries managers, the population of the non-native lake trout finally appears to be crashing. Yellowstone National Park…
Single-vehicle crash claims the life of Afton man
A 21-year old Afton man is dead following a single-vehicle accident in Grover in the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 19. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Alexander Rex Verley, 21 of Afton, was driving a Dodge Dakota northbound…
Afton Fire Department responds to controlled burn
A call came into the Afton Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon of visible flame and smoke in the Twin Cliffs road area on the north end of Afton. The AVFD responded as did the Afton Police Department and Star…