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LCSD #2 responds to the wildfire

  With the south end of the Star Valley community experiencing evacuation  orders over the weekend due to the presence of the Willow Creek Fire currently active over the Salt River Pass on the south end of Star Valley, Lincoln…

Star Valley Health Auxiliary makes multiple donations

  In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Star Valley Health (SVH) Auxiliary recently donated $7,300 to help create a temporary helipad for the Emergency Room in Alpine. This critical addition will enhance patient care and accessibility, particularly during…

Evacuations from Willow Creek Fire: Lancasters share evacuation story

What started as a pencil-thin column of smoke this past Friday turned into something that most Star Valley residents had not seen up close until Saturday. A blazing inferno that closed the road and began to put property at risk…

Arrest made in Alpine hit and run

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has taken a man into custody who is believed to have been the driver in a hit and run incident that occurred in Alpine on Sunday, August 3. Sheriff Shane Johnson confirmed that Aaron Call,…

Willow Creek Fire still at 12% containment on Wednesday

Fire crews continue to battle the Willow Creek Fire located four miles southwest of Smoot, Wyoming as the blaze enters its sixth day. As of the latest update, the fire is now estimated to be 4,355.9 acres which is virtually…

Dr. Kevin Stucki continues with Southwest Wyoming services

  • New building ready in September After nine years of orthopedic care for the Kemmerer/Diamondville area, Mountain  West Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, will move into a new building serving southwest Wyoming. Plans call for initial services to be provided…

Highway 89 serves as a fire break Saturday evening– Firefighters tracked embers

When firefighters arrived from various parts of the country on Saturday afternoon they found the Willow Creek blaze gaining momentum and traveling in a south to southeasterly direction across the Salt River Summit. The path of fire offered a natural…

Little Greys Fire considered 100-percent contained

The Little Greys Fire located six miles  southeast of the McCain Guard Station in the Bridger-Teton National Forest is now considered 100-percent contained.  The fire topped out at 39.3 acres after being first reported on August 20 and growing from…