Merrell sentenced to 3-6 years prison
A sentencing was given to Osmond resident Charles “Chuck” Merrell, 48, on Monday, November 24 in District Court. The sentencing followed Merrell’s conviction during a jury trial, where he was found guilty of two counts of Sexual Abuse of a…
House damaged in high-speed Thanksgiving crash
The evening of Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, involved a single-vehicle rollover of a vehicle that was driven by a minor with no driver’s license according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP). According to the WHP, the young female was…
‘The Making of a Star Stud’ honored by state historical society
The Star Valley Historical Society submitted “The Making of a Star Stud” by Ron Galloway to the Wyoming State Historical Society for consideration in the organization’s annual awards program. The book, a history of the lumber industry in Afton, brought…
Magic of Believing rolls into Afton
Children and families are invited to The Magic of Believing fundraiser event in the Salt River Station at 970 South Washington in Afton on Saturday, December 13 for a memorable showing of the holiday animated classic film, “The Polar Express.”…
(Photo Gallery) – Afton Parade of Lights
Part of the Thanksgiving weekend is the annual Parade of Lights in Afton. Here are a few shots provided by SVI’s Dan Dockstader, the Town of Afton and other contributors.
Wyoming’s average gasoline prices drop another 4.7 cents in past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.71 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 18.1 cents per…
Utah man imprisoned for Yellowstone stalking
POWELL (WNE) — A 22-year-old Utah man has been ordered to serve three years in federal prison for stalking his ex-girlfriend in Yellowstone National Park. Jose Bradley Isaacson received the sentence during a Nov. 21 hearing in U.S. District…
US envoy Witkoff will meet Putin in Moscow while Zelenskyy tours Europe as peace efforts press ahead
By The Associated Press U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff was due to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, taking to the Kremlin an embryonic peace plan that Washington hopes can end to the nearly four-year war…
Wall Street inches up before the opening bell as tech and crypto stabilize
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT AP Business Writers U.S. markets leaned toward modest gains before the opening bell Tuesday as technology and cryptocurrency companies recouped some of the previous day’s losses. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2% while…
(Video) 50th Performance of Handel’s “The Messiah”
Handel’s “The Messiah” was performed by members of the Star Valley community on Sunday, November 30 to welcome in the Christmas season. This was the 50th performance of the classic Christmas tradition. Below is a recording of the full show….