LC Search & Rescue completes medical rescue
At approximately 3:10 pm on Tuesday August 23, the Lincoln County Search and Rescue was paged out for a medical rescue for an individual that fell from the back of a horse according to a release from the organization. The…
Peace Officer Foundation providing equipment for first-responders
◆ Look for the LC Sheriff’s booth at the Fair. With all the many foods and wares found at the Fair it might not sound all that interesting to stop by the booth staffed by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office….
Afton Mayor and wife involved in accident
Afton Mayor JC Inskeep and his wife Brenda were involved in an accident on Thursday morning June 28. According to a statement released by the Afton Police Department Chief Jason Romberg, “On July 28, 2022 around 5:53 A.M., a crash…
LC Sheriff’s Office seeking information about dead bulls
The following is a release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance into the investigation of three dead Angus bulls south of Kemmerer in the county. The Sheriff’s Office has reason…
Etna shooting investigation continues
◆ Charges not yet filed in “complicated case” The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has concluded their investigation of a shooting that took place in Etna on April 14. The investigation is now in the hands of the Lincoln County Attorney’s…
Investigation continues in Etna shooting incident
• Case involves domestic violence- The investigation is ongoing following an incident in Etna that left a woman with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred nearly a month ago on Thursday, April 14. According to statement’s from the Lincoln County…
Law enforcement foundation invites SV youth to bowling and pizza
◆ Program starts in Star Valley, expanded to Kemmerer. The Lincoln County Peace Officers Foundation is reaching out to the youth of Star Valley with the first of what will be many events to build relationships between law enforcement officers…
Car collision claims lives of Star Valley couple traveling on U.S. 89
A car accident on Friday, December 18 has claimed the lives of Robert and Joanne King. The couple was traveling on U.S. 89 in Star Valley when the accident occurred. Responding agencies included the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the Lincoln County…
Missing Diamondville man found deceased
Frank Zurita, a Diamondville man who had been missing since Friday November 13 was found deceased on Monday November 16 according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Zurita’s family has been notified and other details surrounding the case are…
Idaho woman injured in fall at the Intermittent Spring
◆ 15-foot fall results in head and back injuries. Emergency response crews answered to a 1:48 p.m. call for help for an injured hiker at the Intermittent Springs east of Afton Monday. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported a 68-year-old…