Afton Town Council Welcomes New Members, Honors Abby Humes for Her Service
At the recent Town of Afton Town Council meeting, the council bid a heartfelt farewell to Abby Humes, who has served on the council for the past six years. Humes, known for her dedication and leadership, was replaced by Scott…
TerraPower Awarded Pivotal State Permit for Natrium® Plant
• TerraPower is the first developer to receive a state permit for an advanced nuclear project, paving the way for construction on the energy production and storage island of the Natrium design. Bellevue, WA – January 14, 2025 –…
Gov. Gordon visits Kemmerer schools to discuss RIDE initiative
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Registration Open for UW’s Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Seminar Series
The University of Wyoming’s fourth annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar series begins Thursday, Feb. 6, at Central Wyoming College in Riverton. The UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will host three seminars throughout the…
Lincoln County unemployment up from 2023
The Lincoln County Unemployment Rate for November of 2024 was 3.3%, up from 2.8% for same time period in 2023. The report is the latest information coming from the Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services….
‘Making a difference’ Kade & Jami Wilkes give combined 110 years of service
There are two ways to make a living. One is to just make a buck. The other is to make a difference. Kade and Jami Wilkes fall into the latter category. For some 35 years, the two Afton natives have…
Alpine Trails and Pathways: Cross country ski trails await!
Alpine’s winter trails offer adventure and community events for all ages As winter blankets Star Valley, Alpine is gearing up for an exciting season of cross-country skiing with its well-maintained trails. Alpine Trails and Pathways (ATaP) invite residents and visitors…
SVHS Marching Braves raffle $2000 in Amazon gift cards as fundraiser
Proceeds will help cover the cost of their Disneyland Parade performance this summer The Star Valley Marching Braves are raffling three Amazon gift cards as a fundraiser to help cover the costs of their trip to perform in a Disneyland…
IDAWY Updates: Thayne Transfer Station
Expansion to be completed late this summer Innovative Waste Management Plans Aim to Enhance Solid Waste Services in Lincoln County and Beyond. Jayson Lower recently shared exciting developments regarding IDAWY and the Thayne Transfer Station during his call into SVI…
An SVI conversation with James Hobbs, recipient of the 2024 Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year
With 17 years of experience in the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and still more with the Idaho Fish and Game Dept. before coming to assignments in Sheridan, Alpine and Lovell, Senior Game Warden James Hobbs was named the 2024…