Editorial: A Bright Future for Wyoming Energy
By Senator Dan Dockstader Wyoming is fortunate to be blessed with an abundance of natural resources and energy knowledge, which has rightfully placed our state as an energy leader. Our capabilities, coupled with both traditional and renewable energies, has led…
Goodson wins scholarship from Wyoming Girls State
Provided by Marti Halverson, Star Valley Girls State Chairman Genny Goodson of Afton spent a week at Wyoming Girls State in Cheyenne. Girls State is conducted by the Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary and the Alpine Unit #46 sponsored Goodson. Goodson…
Community Fourth of July Events
By Joanna Howard, Librarian La Barge Branch Library Eleven years ago, I attended my first Independence Day Celebration in La Barge. It started with the Main Street Parade, followed by the Lil Buckaroo Rodeo, and finished with fireworks on Firecracker Hill….
Alpine moving forward with recreation plans
• Alpine events continue in July. Pleased with the turnout at the 2023 Alpine Mountain Days event, the community is already advancing plans for the remainder of the summer. “We had a wonderful turnout,” Emily Castillo, Alpine Town Councilman said…
SUV clips parked semi-truck north of Afton; no major injuries reported
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Afton Police Department as well Star Valley EMS and the Afton Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident at mile post 85 on US Highway 89…
Star Valley Women win Wyoming America Pageant
• Rebecca Shanks and Adalaide Roberts will compete for national title in August. Two Star Valley women came away as winners over the weekend during the 2023 Wyoming America Pageant held in Casper. Rebecca Shanks of Star Valley Ranch was…
Commissioners approve gravel pit expansion in Etna
• Originally proposed asphalt and cement plants not included. The Lincoln County Commissioners unanimously approved the expansion of a gravel pit in Etna on Thursday, June 20. The gravel pit, which is owned by Sunroc, is located on Rock Farm…
SV Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo is this Saturday at the LC Fairgrounds
• Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The traditional Star Valley Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo is scheduled for Saturday, July 1 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds rodeo arena. The rodeo is an annual benefit event for the Search and Rescue…
Rock Church Summer Theater opens Friday
• “The Other Side of the Window” inspired by Star Valley in the early 1900’s. The Rock Church Summer Theatre is on its 29th year of showcasing locals in creative, one-of-a-kind performances. “These are all original plays, written by people…
(Video) – Swift Creek Canyon Road open, trail closed due to mudslide
A mudslide that occurred the week of June 12 continues to move and cause problems below the intermittent spring up Afton’s Swift Creek Canyon. Afton Mayor Jeff Jensen said he expects the road up the canyon to remain open, however…