First vaccine shipment arrives
◆ Phase one of immunization now underway. Monday, December 28 Lincoln County Public Health announced that it had received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines. “Per direction from the CDC and Wyoming Department of Health, we will begin immunizing members…
Minor injuries reported in Narrows slide-off
Officials reported “minor injuries” in a slide-off which took place on December 31 between Afton and Thayne on U.S. 89 near the Salt River in what is commonly referred to as The Narrows. The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), the Lincoln…
Finding creative ways to involve every student in classroom learning
◆ Kathi Smith is a special education teacher at Afton Elementary. Kathi Smith has been an educator for 25 years. She started teaching pre-school as a high school senior and continued in that role, supporting herself through college. Today, after…
Salt River Bridge project awarded
◆ Project to be completed by Oct. 31, 2021. Reiman Corporation, of Cheyenne, was the winning bidder on a “bent camp replacement bridge contract.” The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded the contract for $243,287 during their December meeting. The bridge project…
32 more deaths tied to COVID, active numbers continue to drop
The deaths of another 32 Wyoming residents have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health said Monday. The department, in a news release, said the number of Wyoming residents whose deaths have been tied to the coronavirus…
Star Valley Health announces new board members; welcomes new CEO
Star Valley, WY — Star Valley Health announces the election of two new members of its Board of Trustees, for 2021. Daniel Ordyna, JD & CPA, has been appointed as the chief executive officer, startingin January 2021. Joining the Board…
Mill levy increase plan for schools rejected
◆ If passed, the proposal would have gradually added nine mill levies for real, personal and industrial properties. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With Wyoming facing a structural revenue deficit worth hundreds of…
Car collision claims lives of Star Valley couple traveling on U.S. 89
A car accident on Friday, December 18 has claimed the lives of Robert and Joanne King. The couple was traveling on U.S. 89 in Star Valley when the accident occurred. Responding agencies included the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the Lincoln County…
Kemmerer City Administrator: Rocky Mountain Power factoring in carbon capture/utilization into its IRP
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says Rocky Mountain Power is factoring in carbon capture and utilization and storage into its Integrated Resource Plan. He says they’re studying it along with how to make use of the 45Q carbon tax credits…
Funeral services for Robert & JoAnne King
Funeral services for Robert and Joanne King will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 12 noon in the Afton 4th Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in…