LC Fairboard breaks down entertainment options for next month’s event
Ryan Lyman of the Lincoln County Fairboard sat down with SVI to break down the entertainment options for the Fair beginning Saturday August 5. It will all kick off with the Car Show in the morning and the parade in…
Hale sentenced 9-10 years for Aggravated Assault
Jordan Hale, a Star Valley Ranch man found guilty of aggravated assault, has been sentenced to 9-10 years in prison. Judge Joseph Bluemel issued the sentencing on Monday, June 3. Hale had been facing up to life in prison after…
Forest Service releases statement on Intermittent Spring trail closure
The following is a statement from the Bridger-Teton National Forest regarding the closure of the lower trail leading leading up to the Intermittent spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The road remains open as does the upper trail….
Wyoming receives $347.9M for high-speed internet infrastructure
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Internet access impacts communication, education, medical care and transportation in essential ways. Currently, 39,215 homes and small businesses in Wyoming lack access to a high-speed internet connection. The…
Christiansen wins Lagoon in June
Cameron Christiansen of Afton is this year’s winner of SVI Media’s Lagoon in June giveaway! Christiansen’s name was drawn out of hundreds of entries from Star Valley, Kemmerer and Montpelier. Cameron (right) and her daughter Anna (left) picked up their…
Star Valley Nature Co-Op serves as an option for families for childcare and outdoor activities
The Star Valley Nature Co-Op is an organization that presents an option for families for childcare, but also a place to get your kids outside doing activities. Organizer Aubrey Ridd says they are running multiple locations between Grover and Smoot…
Photo Gallery: Afton Independence Day Festivities
Photos from Afton’s Independence Day Festivities 2023. Photos taken by Linda Gwyn, Doug Monson and Duke Dance.
Locals at meeting voiced opposition to turning Badlands into state park
By Virginia Giorgis Bridger Valley Pioneer Via- Wyoming News Exchange LYMAN — Valley residents consider the Badlands southeast of Mountain View their own area and were adamant they didn’t want the area turned into a state park or highly advertised…
Rising water level at Flaming Gorge threatens unattended travel trailers
LYMAN (WNE) — If you’re planning to leave your camper or RV for a few days to reserve a good camping spot near the shoreline of Flaming Gorge, beware water levels at the reservoir are currently up over eight feet…
Strike-down of affirmative action will not impact admissions at UW or CSU
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions on Thursday will not impact the admissions processes at either the University of Wyoming or nearby Colorado State University. Though the court declared race…