Afton PD battling housing costs and other obstacles as calls increase
Citing soaring housing costs and a lack of interest in law enforcement as a career, Afton Police Chief [APD], Jason Romberg, addressed the town council at their most recent meeting to report how the department is handling the issue…
Commuter buses now carrying food, water
JACKSON (WNE) — Following feedback from riders, all commuter START buses traveling to Idaho and Star Valley will be equipped with food and water in case of emergencies or long delays. START Director Bruce Abel said the supplies are in…
Forest plans to implement next phase of Monument Ridge Vegetation and Recreation Management Project
The Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to initiate the next phase of the Monument Ridge Vegetation and Recreation Management Project during the month of June. The project area is located near the town of Bondurant…
SVI Radio Interview: Sierra Mitchell, Mobile Food Pantry
Sierra Mitchell, Director of the Afton Food Pantry, stepped into the SVI Radio studio to promote the Mobile Food Pantry which is coming to the Star Valley community on Friday, May 24. The Food Bank of Wyoming provides the event…
Barrasso, Lummis Introduces Resolution to Recognize WWII Star Valley Crew
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced a resolution honoring the crew of the Star Valley, a U.S. Army Air Corps B-24 Liberator that crashed during World War II, and recognizing their sacrifice to defend our…
WWCC announces Honor Roll for Spring ’24 Semester
• Star Valley and Cokeville students make the list Many area full and part-time students from Star Valley and Cokeville were named to the various honor roll lists for the Spring 2024 semester from Western Wyoming Community College [WWCC]…
Headwaters district responds to scouting name change
• Karl Scherbel oversees local scouting unit. The Boy Scouts of America is changing it’s name to Scouting America. Organizers say the move reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to welcome every youth and family in America to experience the benefits…
Baldwin touts new online degrees from UW
• Eight bachelor degrees now available Opportunities to earn fully online degrees from the University of Wyoming will increase significantly starting this fall. UW online bachelor’s degrees are now available to first-time students immediately after high school graduation in…
Mini Golf Course in Etna opens Friday
“Built by the community, for the community.” After a year and a half of planning, PUTTZ Mini Golf in Etna, located at JACZ Drive-In, will officially open this Friday at 11 a.m. Co-owner Alex Ivie described the 19-hole course…
Star Valley Hosts High School Rodeos
• Rodeo returns to fairground again this weekend for District Finals Star Valley was host to the final high school rodeo of the regular season on Friday and Saturday at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. High School and Junior…