Town of Afton monitoring the mud slide in Swift Creek Canyon
◆ Mayor commends public works director The Town of Afton will continue to monitor a slide in Swift Creek Canyon in the coming weeks after initially clearing it with trackhoes. The slide backed up heavy water flow from spring runoff,…
Afton and Osmond Elementary additions near completion
◆ Administrators expect classrooms to be ready for use when school begins. Lincoln County School District No. 2 administrators expect the new classroom additions at Afton Elementary and Osmond Elementary Schools to be completed in time for classes to begin…
LC Fairboard breaks down entertainment options for next month’s event
Ryan Lyman of the Lincoln County Fairboard sat down with SVI to break down the entertainment options for the Fair beginning Saturday August 5. It will all kick off with the Car Show in the morning and the parade in…
Hale sentenced 9-10 years for Aggravated Assault
Jordan Hale, a Star Valley Ranch man found guilty of aggravated assault, has been sentenced to 9-10 years in prison. Judge Joseph Bluemel issued the sentencing on Monday, June 3. Hale had been facing up to life in prison after…
2023 Town of Thayne 4th of July Parade
Nobody puts on a better Independence Day parade than the Town of Thayne. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the event on July 4th with a 10 am start time.
Forest Service releases statement on Intermittent Spring trail closure
The following is a statement from the Bridger-Teton National Forest regarding the closure of the lower trail leading leading up to the Intermittent spring in Swift Creek Canyon east of Afton. The road remains open as does the upper trail….
Christiansen wins Lagoon in June
Cameron Christiansen of Afton is this year’s winner of SVI Media’s Lagoon in June giveaway! Christiansen’s name was drawn out of hundreds of entries from Star Valley, Kemmerer and Montpelier. Cameron (right) and her daughter Anna (left) picked up their…
Star Valley Nature Co-Op serves as an option for families for childcare and outdoor activities
The Star Valley Nature Co-Op is an organization that presents an option for families for childcare, but also a place to get your kids outside doing activities. Organizer Aubrey Ridd says they are running multiple locations between Grover and Smoot…
Photo Gallery: Afton Independence Day Festivities
Photos from Afton’s Independence Day Festivities 2023. Photos taken by Linda Gwyn, Doug Monson and Duke Dance.
USAA launches new coalition to support reducing veteran suicide
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Military service comes with risks beyond physical well-being. For many U.S. veterans, the impact their service has had on their mental health can even lead to suicidal ideation….