Alpine Fire Department extinguishes motor coach blaze
The Alpine Fire Department responded to a fire that claimed a motor coach on Friday evening March 27. “Friday evening at 22:24 Alpine Fire and Alpine EMS responded to a reported Mobile Home Fire,” stated Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt….
Afton Volunteer Fire Department responds to shop fire near Fairview
Members of the Afton Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) responded to a structure fire on the north end of Crow Creek Road near Fairview on Friday evening at approximately 9 pm. According to the Afton Fire Chief, the owner was working…
Star Valley Health advises part-time residents to reconsider traveling back to the area
With a sizeable portion of the area population identifying as part-time summer residents, Star Valley is facing the possibility of many of those residents making preparations to return. With current conditions regarding the COVID-19 advising citizens to avoid discretionary travel,…
Wyoming coronavirus case count jumps to 53; Gordon urges people to stay home
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count grew to 53 on Thursday, but reports from two county health agencies indicated some of those patients have already recovered. Meanwhile, Gov. Mark Gordon again urged Wyoming residents to stay…
Lincoln County Emergency Management releases general travel recommendations
The following is a release from Lincoln County Emergency Management CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States. However, cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported in many states, and some areas are…
Family run is part of family fun at the Star Valley Meat Block
◆ Local business is USDA certified. When it comes to owning and operating a family business, the Williams Family has things down, pat. First, it takes a solid family willing to get involved and help. Family is a BIG deal…
All LDS temples to temporarily close
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a memo to local leadership across their faith informing them that all 168 temples across the globe would be closed due to the spread of COVID-19. “After…
Governor Gordon, top officials call for all Wyoming citizens to stay home
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon issued a plea to Wyomingites to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic during a press conference today. “I am here today to urge Wyoming citizens to stay home whenever…
Area first responders and search and rescue volunteers remain active
◆ Emergency calls come in as prep for COVID-19 continues. Area healthcare professionals, first responders and search and rescue volunteers remain active and busy with “regular” work as they continue to prep for COVID-19. “The Star valley area has been…
Stimulus checks not likely to arrive until May
Lawmakers struck a $2 trillion stimulus deal early Wednesday that includes sending checks directly to individuals amid the coronavirus crisis — but it will likely take until at least May before the money goes out. Under the plan as it…