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Afton Fire Department responds to apartment fire Tuesday morning

The Afton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment fire shortly after 9:00 Tuesday morning, March 20.  The apartment is located on Doyle Child Circle, off of Adams street. Residents in the building were evacuated with the help of…

Warmer weather, rain prompts flood warning in Star Valley this week

The National Weather Service’s Riverton, Wyoming office issued a statement this week regarding the potential of flooding in Star Valley. The statement reads that “Afternoon basin temperatures are expected to warm into the middle to upper 40’s Wednesday and Thursday…

(Video) Star Valley Medical Center to host CNA Training.

Star Valley Medical Center will once again host CNA training for those interested in entering the health care field. SVMC’s Joel Johnson spoke with SVI Media about the training and the scholarship options available through the program.

Funeral services for Chuck Putnam

Funeral services for Chuck Putnam will take place on Friday, March 23, at 11 a.m. in the Cottonwood Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Thursday, March 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from…

One suspect in custody; arrest warrant issued for another in Our Valley Pharmacy burglary

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Rowdy Ford, 18, of Fairview WY in connection with the recent Our Valley Pharmacy burglary in Thayne WY. Ford is charged with burglary as well as other charges unrelated to the burglary. According…

Funeral services for ElRay Titensor

Funeral services for ElRay Titensor will take place on Saturday, March 24, at 11 a.m. in the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Friday, March 23, at Schwab Mortuary in Afton from 6-8 p.m. and from…

New Pictures of Porcupine Slide in Greys River

Below are images take on Wednesday, March 14 of the Porcupine Landslide that has closed the Greys River Road from the point of the slide to Alpine.  The slide occurred 17 miles up the river in mid February and continues…

‘Great news for our young people’ Hathaway scholarship change allows 4 gap years

By Jeff Victor Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Gap years between high school and higher education allow future college students to serve in the military, take part in religious or humanitarian missions or simply work for a…

Public Meeting Scheduled for Porcupine Landslide

*The following is a press release from the Bridget-Teton National Forest* Alpine, Wyo., March 13, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest will hold a public meeting to answer questions on the Porcupine landslide which is affecting the Greys River Road, (FS…

Bridger-Teton National Forest Closes Greys River Corridor for Public Safety

The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Alpine, Wyo., March 12, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest has closed the Greys River Road (FS Road 10138) to all activity until further notice, from the parking lot…