KDCA putting together tourism packets for surrounding areas; will include business cards
The KDCA (Kemmerer/Diamondville Community Area) Chamber of Commerce is putting together tourism packets for surrounding areas and looks to include business cards in them. Director of the organization, Ellen Potter, says this will go to areas like Utah in Park…
Forest Road work taking place in the Jackson and Blackrock districts
The Jackson and Blackrock Ranger districts of the Bridger-Teton National Forest have planned roadside clearing of vegetation in four areas. Beginning on Monday, September 20, 2021, Four Mile Road, Blackrock District followed by the Shadow Mountain Loop and Mosquito Creek…
Morgan to lead Simplot mining, manufacturing efforts
Christopher Morgan will be the new Vice President, Mining and Manufacturing for the J.R. Simplot Company’s AgriBusiness division, effective Sept. 27, 2021. Morgan will have responsibility for directing the operation of all manufacturing facilities, mines, and engineering services throughout AgriBusiness,…
Veteran drive-through flu clinics scheduled for fall
AFTON, Wyoming—Local enrolled veterans are encouraged to get their flu shots this fall in a series of drive-through clinics to be held by the local VA every Wednesday this fall starting Sep. 22, through the end of October from 4:30…
Remains of kayaker missing since 1995 recovered
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The bones of a 24-year-old Pennsylvania man who drowned while kayaking the Hoback River 26 years ago have been found in Palisades Reservoir and confirmed to be those…
Yellowstone worker burned near Old Faithful
JACKSON (WNE) — A 19-year-old working in Yellowstone National Park concessions suffered the first significant thermal-burn injuries of the year early Thursday morning near Old Faithful. Rangers provided initial care to the woman, from Rhode Island, for second- and third-degree burns…
Growth pushing SVHS into the largest of Wyoming schools
Recently SVI ran a story regarding the growth in Lincoln County between the 2010 and 2020 census. While above average growth had taken place across the county, north Lincoln and the Star Valley area particularly had eye-popping increases in population….
Runners compete at Chief Nation Invite; hosting teams this Saturday
It was a day full of culture and pageantry as 24 schools traveled to Ethete to compete in the Chief Nation Invitational, a course that will serve as the venue for the State meet in late October. The races were…
Community Events: September 18-October 2
• Saturday, September 18 Reggae in the Rockies presents the season’s final Music at Melvin festival. Featuring The Movement, G Love & The Juice and more. Noon -8:30. Held at Melvin Brewing in Alpine. Visit MusicAtMelvin.com for details. • Saturday,…
Lancaster retires from Town of Afton as Water and Sewer Utilities Director
◆ A track record of nearly perfect water and great relationships are the highlights of his career. After 25 years of service to the Town of Afton, Larry Lancaster has chosen to retire as Water and Sewer Utilities Director. Among…