Afton – coming together on the sled hills, ice rink and cross country trail
◆ The Elk Horn Arch serves as a landmark. By Julie Dockstader Heaps SVI Media “The small town everyone came from in their childhood.” – Garrison Keillor When Garrison Keillor penned those words, he must have been describing Afton. At…
White-out conditions lead to three-vehicle accident
According to driver reports to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, zero visibility combined with road conditions led to a three-vehicle accident on U.S. 89 at the base of the South River Summit on Friday afternoon. At approximately 2 p.m., emergency personnel…
Mackay and Mathews play at the Ford this Saturday
• Both artists have brand new original Christmas songs to share with fans. Mark Mackay and Katie Mathews are returning to Afton’s historic Ford Theatre this Saturday, December 23, at 6 p.m., to give their Country Christmas Concert. “There’s just…
Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest happening this weekend in Afton
• Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on site for two hours each day. Gather on 89 in downtown Afton is hosting the first annual Star Valley Festival of Trees with a Gingerbread House Contest and Wonderland Walk on Friday…
Hit and Run Driver identified
The following is a release from the Afton Police Department – During the early evening hours on November 20, 2023, an off-duty Wyoming State Trooper called the Lincoln County Communications Center and advised of a vehicle possibly matching the description…
Musical comedy “The Drowsy Chaperone” opens at the Ford this week
• Performances run November 16,17,18 and 20. The Salt River Community Theater is producing their second musical comedy, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” which takes the stage Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, November 16-18 and 20 at 7 p.m. in the historic…
Search continues following crosswalk accident
• Contact Afton PD with information. Law enforcement continues to look for a vehicle and driver involved in an Afton crosswalk accident that sent one person to the hospital Thursday night, Nov. 9. The Afton Police Department reports a 13-year-old…
CANCELED: Building moving from Thayne to Afton to impact local traffic on Friday October 27
*** The building scheduled to be moved on Friday October 27 has been canceled as of 5:47 p.m. Thursday, October 26. ***Original Story *** According to information from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) a large house…
225 BBQ etc. Spreads the Flame with the Opening of Second Location
• Local BBQ joint expands from Thayne to Afton. 225 BBQ etc., known for its classic smoked dishes in Thayne since 2019, has spread the BBQ flavor to a second location in Afton. With this expansion, 225 now has a…
New Afton Star underway, volunteers needed
• Old material has been removed, holes prepped to stabilize Star. The old material for the Star on the east hill above Afton has been removed with the help of 20 volunteers and a bulldozer provided by DNS Excavation. The…