Independent Notes: I hope our elected officials are sleepless.
The battle to save jobs and maintain a solid tax base continues in Kemmerer. Decisions here will affect all of Lincoln County. That’s why I travel to Portland with a Commissioner and the Commission’s Chief of Staff to talk about…
Search & Rescue assists injured hunter
• Person life flighted after shooting themself in the arm The Star Valley Search & Rescue was dispatched to Greys River on Sunday evening, September 22 for a report of an injured hunter. According to S&R, the hunter called…
A visual reminder of what it means to be American
• 1,500 sq. ft. Old Glory flies near Etna. Darcel Hulse has a deep love for America and in the importance of showing patriotism. He hopes the newly installed United States Flag will be a reminder to others of…
Property taxes – Money sent to schools, towns and districts
How are the property taxes in Lincoln County distributed? Based on yearly figures, July of 2023 to June of 2024, a total of 68,876,605.78 was collected. The largest portion goes to education with Lincoln County School District No. 2…
3.1 magnitude earthquake occurs north of Alpine
The United States Geological Service has report that an earthquake occurred near Alpine early Friday morning. The tremor registered as a 3.1 magnitude and took place at 4:05 a.m. The location was inside Lincoln County a few miles northeast of…
6th Penny Tax returns to ballot
• Voters county wide will approve or reject At the request of local municipalities, the Lincoln County Commissioners have approved a resolution to add a 1% special purpose sales and use tax, also known as the 6th penny, onto…
ISP investigating hit and run near Alpine
The Idaho State Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a hit-and-run incident north of Alpine. ISP said the accident occurred on US Highway 26 near the Wyoming/Idaho border on Friday, June 28 between 4:00 and 5:00…
Chip Seal work on Highway 89 between Alpine and Etna begins Monday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from H-K Contractors, Inc. will be conducting chip seal work in the Star Valley area on US 89 beginning Monday, July 8. Crews will be working from mile marker 108 to…
(Video) Alpine Charter School Information Meeting
American Preparatory Academy held an information night in Alpine Tuesday, June 25. The event was to inform the community of potential options offered by APA. The school is working with the community and it’s leaders to explore the options of…
SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Dockstader & Rep. Byron – Alpine Charter School
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