Feds field questions about Wyoming’s first nuclear power plant
• Before it can build a nuclear power plant, TerraPower must build a thorough case for feds to permit it, which includes public scrutiny. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com KEMMERER—TerraPower, backed by billionaire Bill Gates and the U.S. Department of Energy,…
D.C. Delegation: U.S. border and Rock Springs BLM management
• Hageman has bill to stop BLM Draft Plan, Lummis says every state a border state and Barrasso travels to the border. U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis The Biden administration’s open-door policy at our southwest border has not only jeopardized our…
After achievements in Wyoming, USDA expands big game conservation program
By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — You could call big game migrations miracles and it wouldn’t be a stretch. One mule deer herd in western Wyoming migrates more than 150 miles each way from the…
Nuclear reactor back in focus at Kemmerer meeting
By Virginia Giorgis Bridger Valley Pioneer Via- Wyoming News Exchange LYMAN — A meeting was held Tuesday in Kemmerer during which the proposed TerraPower nuclear plant was discussed and residents questioned the timeline and safety of the proposed plant. The…
Funeral services for Roberta “Gayle” Thomas
Funeral services for Roberta “Gayle” Thomas will be held Friday November 17, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Bible Church in Thayne. A viewing will take place prior to the service at the church beginning at 10 a.m.
Suspect at large following pedestrian hit and run in Afton
The following is a press release from the Afton Police Department. On November 9, 2023 around 5:50 P.M., Afton Police Department, Star Valley EMS, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway Patrol were notified of a vehicle striking a juvenile…
New Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House contest to be held Thanksgiving weekend in Afton
• Nov. 24 and 25. A new Star Valley Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest is set to be held November 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gather on 89 venue in Afton. The…
Storey’s Second Act: Lifelong interests earn area woman a new career.
Laura Storey is at a point in her life when a lot of folks are slowing down or relaxing. Instead, she has taken the last several years honing and developing her skills as a photographer and just finished her first…
Local businesses offering discounts for vets this Saturday
A number of local businesses in Star Valley are offering discounts to veterans this Saturday, November 11 for Veterans Day. Wyoming Minuteman Supply will offer 30% off everything in store for Veterans from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The only…
Star Valley Bowling Association hosts fundraiser tourney for local veterans
• Bowlers of all ages and skill levels are invited to enter. The Star Valley Bowling Association is hosting a Veterans Day Bowling Tournament as a fundraiser to benefit local veterans on Saturday, November 11 at Skyview Lanes. Check-in opens…