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…
SVI Radio Interview: Dir. Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game & Fish Department
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(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….
Final Safety Review completed for Natrium reactor
The following is a release from TerraPower regarding the most recent safety evaluations at the plant near Kemmerer – TerraPower President and CEO, Chris Levesque, issues a statement on the announcement of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s completion of the…
SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Laura Pearson Legislative Report
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Remembering the Star Valley Cheese Factory: The legacy lives on
In 1951, Time magazine featured a small 30-man cheese factory in Thayne, Wyoming. The article from the Dec. 3 issue said: “From it come thousands of pounds of Swiss cheese which Star Valleyites think, with some reason, is the best…