Star Valley Ranch has new Town Administrator
Town Administrator for Star Valley Ranch Trevor Aitken joined SVI to discuss his new role and plans he has. He comes from a law enforcement background and has been in Star Valley since 2003. He retired from that in…
SVI Radio Interview: Trevor Aitken, Star Valley Ranch Administrator
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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…
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…
Independent Notes: ‘Call Jack.’
Over the years I have found some incredibly talented and well educated people in Star Valley. You know, the kind that you find it an honor just to call them friend and neighbor. Jack Hales and his wife Susan…
Fire truck improvements planned for SV Ranch
• Fire truck now based at SVR. New equipment will be added to the Mid Valley Fire Department Truck housed at Star Valley Ranch this summer. In addition, some equipment will be included in the storage building where the truck…
Housing report released from WCDA
• Star Valley and south Lincoln communities listed in report. An extensive housing report has been released by the Wyoming Community Development Authority for the counties and communities of Wyoming. The reports include the following: 1. In-Depth Analysis: The…
Additional details released in fatal Prater Canyon avalanche
The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center released additional details regarding the cause of an avalanche near Star Valley Ranch that claimed the life of a skier from Alpine. The slide occurred shortly before noon in the Prater Canyon area on January 14….
Alpine man identified as victim of fatal Prater Canyon avalanche
An Alpine man has been identified as the victim of an avalanche that occurred Sunday in Prater Canyon, east of the Town of Star Valley Ranch. David Rice, 41, was identified by the Lincoln County Coroner’s Office as the skier…
Lincoln County growth continues
• Subdivisions coming before the county. Lincoln County continues to grow with subdivision projects coming before the planning and zoning board and the commission for consideration. Some are approved and others sent back for further preparation. In the most recent…