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Box H Fundraiser Auction closes Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

The Facebook Auction to benefit the Box H Park in Fairview is down to the final few hours of accepting bids. The auction will close at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23. All proceeds from the auction will to towards…

Crash north of Palisades Reservoir claims life of Turnerville man

A two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday, Sept. 21 on US26 north of Palisades Reservoir has claimed the life of a Star Valley resident. In a released statement, Idaho State Police said that the accident took place at 12:08 p.m. near…

Independent Notes: Gov. – “The oil and gas industry is the target”

I stand with the Governor as he criticizes the Bureau of Land Management for their Rock Springs Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan. This plan will hinder, hurt and destroy our Wyoming energy resources, in addition to limiting…

Ladies handle Evanston on way to #4 ranking in this week’s poll

With a student section decked out dressed as angels to counteract the rival Red Devils, the Star Valley Lady Braves were able to defeat Evanston on Tuesday evening in four sets after dropping the second stanza. It is all part…

RIDE — Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education launched

• Former Rep. Evan Simpson on the team. Lincoln 1, Kemmerer chosen for launch. The education program is called RIDE — Reimagine and Innovate the Delivery of Education initiative. The program was announced in May of 2021 and is designed…

Wyoming G&F and Dept. of Ed come together on programs

• G&F points to classroom as ideal setting for the Wyoming programs. The Wyoming Game and Fish teamed up with the Department of Education this week to announce an initiative to take wildlife education into the classrooms of the schools…

Wyoming’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Key Things to Know

• September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Provided by Wyoming Dept. of Health As part of its commitment to help reduce suicide deaths across the state, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing key information about the 988 Suicide and…

Text-In Topic: 6th penny for a swimming pool?

The 6th penny tax is something that has been considered for the last handful of years in Lincoln County. The ballot initiative has been mostly supported in Kemmerer and the southern portion of the county, but has failed in elections…

Bedford Boil Order Lifted

The boil order that has been in place in Bedford for several weeks has been lifted. The Bedford Water & Sewer District said on Wednesday that the EPA has received and reviewed the results of the consecutive daily samples. As…

Annual Antique Farm and Tractor Show happens this weekend in Freedom 

• Bring your antiques and your smiles. The Star Valley Historical Society is hosting their annual Antique Farm and Tractor Show on Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ballpark in Freedom.  Crowds can enjoy antique…