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Funeral services for Kelly Hebdon

Funeral services for Kelly Hebdon will take place Friday May 5, 2023 at 12 noon. The services will take place at Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne located at 211 Jepperson Rd. Visitation will take place prior to the services from…

South Lincoln Hospital Foundation receives first grant

Provided by South Lincoln Hospital District South Lincoln Hospital Foundation (SLHF) has received its first grant from the Kim and Jody Brown Family Foundation. SLHF, which has now officially received 501 (c) (3) status, has begun the work of fundraising…

Docs seek insurance reform

• Lawmakers plan to take aim at absence of prior approval rules By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming is the only state without laws that guide how health insurance companies can approve and deny…

A new approach to mental health

• Health department will pay providers for indirect services By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s mental and behavioral health system was in need of a remake. Mental health providers saw it. Lawmakers saw it….

(Photo Gallery) – Star Valley Kids Got Talent

The first annual SV Kids Got Talent competition was held Saturday, April 29 at the Afton Ford Theatre. Kids in grades 6-8 competed on stage for a single $300 prize, donated by Swift Creek Trading. Performances ranged from singing, dancing,…

Summary of Star Valley record snowfall: Winter 2022-23

Jack Hales is a retired meteorologist living in the Star Valley Ranch area. Find his weather blog here –  The winter of Star Valley has come to an abrupt end as near record warm temperatures usher in May. With a…

Wyoming Wedding Expo coming to Afton this Saturday

◆ Anyone planning an event of any kind can make valuable connections, find helpful information and tips. Brides, wedding parties and event planners from Star Valley and surrounding communities are invited to meet local wedding and event vendors at the…

Bridger Wolfley takes the stage at Wyoming State FFA Convention

◆ Wolfley sings for the FFA talent show and opens Saturday events with the National Anthem. Bridger Wolfley (15), son of Mitch and Cheyanne Wolfley of Grover, auditioned for both the talent show and national anthem for the Wyoming State…

Commission meeting May 3 to discuss asphalt plant proposal in Etna

The Lincoln County Commission is hosting a meeting May 3 and among the topics will be an asphalt plant proposal in Etna. Commissioner Kent Connelly says they are balancing the need for asphalt with a growing population but also pay…

Town of Alpine advocates for a school with LCSD No. 2

The Town Council of Alpine met with Administrators of the Lincoln County School District No. 2 and three members of the school board this month to discuss Alpine’s great desire to establish a school in the town. Alpine officials expressed…