Hebdon wins fishing shelter
Lorell Wooley (left) of Wyoming Minuteman Supply presents Kade Hebdon (right) with an Eskimo Ice Fishing Shelter valued at nearly $730 retail. Hebdon’s name was drawn out as the winner of the shelter on Friday, December 23. In partnership with…
SV Sno-Skippers host first annual Cornhole tournament this weekend
◆ The public is invited to register to compete or attend for fun. Star Valley Sno-Skippers are hosting a fundraising Cornhole Tournament December 30 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Extension Buildings in Afton. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Anyone…
Cutter Racing returns to the track on December 31
“The All American Cutter/Chariot Races opened their season on Christmas Eve, December 24, on the cutter track in Afton. Luthi Ranch, driven by Coralia Robinson (left), races against HardRock Stables, driven by Jon Simmons (right). Luthi Ranch ran the fastest…
Census: Wyoming deaths exceed births
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — For the first time in at least a century, Wyoming recorded more deaths than births over a year-long period, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The…
2022 busiest year on record for Teton County Search and Rescue
JACKSON (WNE) — This year marked the busiest year on record for Teton County Search and Rescue. “Through November, we have had 123 calls for service,” the report issued by the group states. “Our previous record for the whole calendar…
Heiners give back with live Nativity event this week
◆ Enjoy the Christmas Story from the magic of a horse-drawn sleigh. Live Nativity events are not uncommon in communities throughout the nation as the advent calendar approaches Christmas Day, but a live Nativity viewed from horse drawn sleigh is…
Winter weather forces cancelation of all evening events in LCSD2 Wednesday
The following is a statement released Wednesday afternoon by Lincoln County School District No. 2. “Due to the weather conditions and the winter storm advisory that is in effect and in the best interest of traveling of students, parents and…
Christmas messages from Star Valley church leaders
Retired Pastor and member Allan J. Schoonover Star Valley United Church The gospel of Mark begins with these words, “The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” In the world in which we live…
Minor injuries reported following three-vehicle accident in Grover
A three-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 89 in Grover Tuesday evening, December 20. The accident took place on the Grover Corner at roughly 7:30 p.m. Captain Brian Andrews with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said minor injuries occurred “with a…
SV Search and Rescue member breaks down how they prepare for avalanche calls
Star Valley Search and Rescue Commander Matt McMurdo joined SVI to discuss how they prepare for avalanche calls as it is that time of year for calls to the back country. He says they have all their equipment ready, including…