Willow Creek Fire now at 63% containment
Officials with the Bridger-Teton National Forest are describing the Willow Creek Fire south of Smoot at 63% contained as of Saturday September 6. The fire has not changed in size in several days and still stands at 4,065 acres. The…
Braves rout Indians to match school’s winning streak record
The Star Valley Braves scored in all three phases of offense, defense and special teams as they broke open a road contest with the Preston Indians on Friday night, 56-14. The win was the 23rd straight for the program, matching…
Reggae in the Rockies returns to Alpine this weekend
Reggae in the Rockies returns to Star Valley September 5-6 on the Alpine 4-H Ranch at 1900 U.S. 26 directly north of Alpine. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday, with the island sounds ringing out at 6:30. Saturday’s gates open…
Willow Creek Fire update: Friday September 5, 2025
Significant progress was made along the western edge of the fire with solid containment lines created from H15 Spike Camp to H10, increasing the fire’s overall percent of containment to 53%. Helicopters assisted with containment efforts by providing bucket drops…
Lincoln Self Reliance celebrates 25 years
In July, Lincoln Self Reliance (LSR), a local, government-funded provider of care services to families and individuals who face physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities, celebrated 25 years of providing services to residents in Kemmerer, Afton, Thayne and Evanston. “LSR…
Willow Creek Fire now 53% contained
Officials involved with the Willow Creek Fire which first started burning on August 22, are now describing the area as 53% contained as of September 4. The fire is holding steady at 4,065 acres according to the most recent date…
SVI Radio: Director Angi Bruce, Wyoming G&F
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Staffing shortage at Lincoln Self Reliance
• Starting wage is $18.50/hour with full benefits package Lincoln Self Reliance is experiencing a critical shortage of staff members. Three positions in Thayne and three positions in Afton, which make up 30% of the necessary employees for those…
Thayne Fire Department douse fires in Bedford and Etna
Two fires were quickly extinguished by the Thayne Volunteer Fire Department this week. The first fire occurred Tuesday, September 2, at roughly 2:30 p.m. inside Etna Trading Company. Tedd Jenkins, Thayne Fire Chief, said an electric motor caught fire in…
District 8 concludes brief fall rodeo schedule
The 2025-26 High School Rodeo season began last month with two rodeos in Grace, Idaho on August 23 and two more rodeos in Montpelier, Idaho on August 30. The four rodeos wrap up the brief fall schedule, with the…