Emergency Management offers sandbags ahead of spring warmup
Residents of Lincoln County are able to fill their own sandbags, free of charge, thanks to Lincoln County Emergency Management. The sand and bags are being made available as flooding is expected when spring temperatures rise. Sandbag filling stations are…
WYDOT plans crack sealing project in Star Valley
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has planned a crack sealing project for areas of Star Valley in the coming weeks. Stephanie Harsha, Public Relations Specialist for WYDOT, said the project will begin in in Rock Springs but will work it’s…
WyominWove – Kandee Peterson puts family first
Kandee Peterson is motivated for and by her family to create beautiful hand-tied art pieces, calling it “WyominWove”. Peterson and her family moved to Star Valley in 2019 and expressed her and her husband’s excitement of raising their family in…
Road Patching to begin near Kemmerer on Monday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation plans to begin road patching operations in southwest Wyoming beginning Monday, April 10. The work is contingent upon weather, as roads must be clear of snow and safe for work. WYDOT said one of the…
Six Month Temporary Boat Slip Trial to Begin at Palisades Reservoir
Beginning Memorial Weekend, 30 boat slips will be available to rent courtesy of Pinnacle Recreation under a temporary one-year special use permit provided by the Palisades Ranger District. Twenty-five of the slips are designated for season-long parking and will be…
Wildlife managers actively monitoring winter impacts, evaluating hunting seasons
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is actively monitoring impacts the harsh winter is having on big game populations across southern, central and western Wyoming. As a result of extreme winter impacts, Game and Fish wildlife managers have made significant…
Afton officially breaks winter snowfall record
The National Weather Service has confirmed that the Town of Afton has officially broken it’s winter snowfall record. The NWS Pocatello, Idaho office reported that as of April 1, 157.1 inches of snow had fallen in Afton, passing the previous…
Knowing Your Wellness
Provided by Heather Hobbs This month we will be focusing on the frontal lobe; this is the first of the ten hit categories mentioned by Dr. Neil Nedley. The frontal lobe is a major functioning portion of the brain. These…
Classroom Placement Applications are available
Applications for Classroom Placement are now available on Lincoln County School District No. 2 elementary school websites and in the main offices of each school. For consideration, applications must be submitted to the requesting student’s school office by the end…
Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt this weekend
Despite the presence of massive amounts of snow that remain throughout Star Valley, several communities and organizations are offering Easter Egg Hunts to families on Saturday, April 8. • Town of Afton: UPDATE,: Because of snow the Town of Afton is…