Kemmerer says it is ready for TerraPower nuclear plant now
The following is a release from the City of Kemmerer – Just over a year ago, The City of Kemmerer, Wyoming made a commitment in its Kemmerer Retention, Expansion, and Diversification Plan to embrace nuclear energy. Fast forward to today…
Country singer Nate Burnham from Texas to perform after PRCA Rodeo Saturday
Country singer Nate Burnham will be getting a band together to perform after the PRCA Rodeo Saturday under the Big Top. The rodeo will begin at 7 PM and is expected to end around 9 PM when Burnham will take…
(Video) – The Vocalist 2021 Competition
It’s here! Someone is going to win $10,000 as part of the 6th Annual Vocalist competition. Two-time platinum award selling artist, David Archuleta, will be on hand as a celebrity judge as well as performing a mini-concert. Eight amazing contestants…
Photos: Nitro Tour Monster Truck Show
The Lincoln County Fair kicked off on Saturday, August 7, with the Monster Truck Nitro Tour. Here’s a look at a few shots of the evening. (SVI Photos by Dahl Erickson) For a full schedule of events check out the…
Alpine Fire Department responds to Friday night brush fire
The Alpine Fire Depart extinguished a brush fire Friday, August 6 in the Trail Ridge Subdivision. Alpine Fire Chief Mike Voyt told SVI News that the department was dispatched at around 10:00 p.m. after an explosion was heard and trees…
PODCAST: 2021 Vocalist Preview with Duke & Dave
The 2021 Vocalist competition, sponsored by Fall River Propane, is schedule to take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton, Wyoming. The competition features David Archuleta as this year’s celebrity judge, eight…
Elementary school expansion projects delayed, but moving forward
◆ LCSD No. 2 looking forward to more space in upper valley schools. The current shortage of supplies and cost of materials has delayed the timeline for adding additional space onto both Osmond and Afton Elementarys in Lincoln…
Searching for a stranger that offered life saving help at Palisades in July
◆ Shelley mother wants to find the person who helped save her son’s life. A UTV accident at Palisades Reservoir in late July led to multiple injuries for the children of a Shelley, Idaho family. Jayme Peters, family spokesperson and…
End of July brings welcome rain showers to Star Valley
◆ Drought conditions continue despite monsoonal weather pattern. June of 2020 was the driest month on record for most communities in Star Valley, with some areas recording just trace amounts of rain. All of it , a reflection of drought…
Community Events: August 5-14
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, August 5 Star Valley Block Party. 6-9 p.m. at Star View Park in Afton. Free food, bounce house, games, prizes and school supplies. Presented by River of Life. Petting Zoo at the Alpine…