Freedom bridge will be reduced to one lane during repairs
The following is a press release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will begin repair work on the Freedom bridge on WYO 239 over the Salt River at mile marker 0.94. Contract crews will…
Senator Lummis Criticizes Biden Administration Moratorium on New Energy Leases and Permits
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) sharply criticized the Biden administration’s Department of the Interior decision to temporarily ban any new energy leases or permits on federal lands. Sen. Lummis and Senate colleagues will soon release a bill to overturn the ban…
Congresswoman Cheney issues response to President Biden’s executive orders
Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued a statement Wednesday in response to a flurry of executive orders signed by President Biden on the day of his inauguration. In the statement, Cheney said that “Today’s inauguration of President Biden and Vice President…
South Lincoln 4-H holds open house
About 25 students, along with their parents, attended the South Lincoln County 4-H open house at the South Lincoln Training and Events Center in Kemmerer Wednesday night, January 20. Students from ages 8 to 18 could sign up for 4-H…
Thayne home lost to fire as firemen battle flames and frigid temperatures
A Thayne home is considered a total loss due to fire as it engulfed residence early Thursday morning. Emergency crews and firefighters from Thayne and Afton responded to the scene and battled the blaze in temperatures hovering near ten-degrees at…
Cross Country Skiing in Star Valley
◆ Star Valley is literally a snow globe waiting to be explored. By Tagen McEntire SVI Media When I met my husband Eric, he told me he grew up cross country skiing because his mother is Finnish. As a child,…
Star Valley Health partners with DAISY Award
◆ Program recognizes outstanding nurses. A critical access hospital like Star Valley Health Medical Center doesn’t have a lot of extra resources – especially during a pandemic. But compassion is a known quantity. Where else might you find off-duty nurses…
Hale outlines arts council upcoming events
◆ Amidst uncertainty, SV Arts Council is making plans. Tim Hale, representing the Star Valley Arts Council, visited with SVI radio host, Duke Dance, Wednesday morning to update the community on upcoming events. Hale explained that with Covid there is…
Star Valley Chamber of Commerce Highlight: Tootsies- A Generational Business
Ross Myers has a unique nickname for his wife – “atmosphere control.” It’s a name he saves for Jan Myers when they’re on their feet running Tootsies in Thayne. When she’s not charming longtime customers, she’s picking up folks’ babies…
Uinta County Commission Approves ATV Resolution
The Uinta County Commission unanimously approved a resolution that would allow ATV to use on some county roads at its regular meeting on Tuesday. Southwest Outdoor Trails (SWAT) asked for the resolution that would eventually lead to an ATV trails…