Minor injuries in single vehicle rollover near Alpine
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is again reminding motorists of the importance of buckling up after only minor injuries were sustained in a single vehicle rollover near Alpine on Tuesday. The accident occurred in the afternoon on Highway 89. WHP’s responding…
Governor’s RIDE Initiative Comes to Afton
Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) group came to Afton to gather public comment last week. Lincoln County residents had the chance to share their thoughts with the Governor’s RIDE group during two listening sessions. …
Thayne Town Council discusses fire district, subdivisions
Thayne held its monthly town council meeting Thursday, June 16. All five councilmembers were in attendance, including the mayor. Councilman Joe Heward reported that Wyoming Workforce Services had requested space in the town offices to meet with clients a few…
National Stockdog Finals Return to Afton
The Mountain States Stockdog Association (MSSA) National Finals will once again be held in Afton in July. The weeklong competition is the culmination of a year of stockdog trials around both the US and Canada. In the trial, dogs and…
Arrest made after series of vandalism incidents at Thayne rest area
A Star Valley Ranch resident has been arrested and charged for the property damage that has occurred on several occasions at the Thayne Rest Stop. Lincoln County Attorney Spencer Allred said Joshua T. Beaudette, 35, was taken into custody on…
Freedom Festival Returns to Afton this Weekend
◆ Event takes place June 24-25. The Town of Afton will be hosting its annual Freedom Festival this weekend, starting with the Jr. Rodeo on Friday and ending with a street dance on Saturday. Registration has already closed for the…
Alpine Mountain Days Bigger than Ever
◆ The 32nd Annual Festival will be June 24-26. For summer fun for the whole family that celebrates Wyoming’s heritage, look no further than Alpine’s Mountain Days. The annual festival will be held June 24-26, and the town is looking…
Town of Afton talks Road Repair, Crypto
The Afton town council met June 14 for their monthly meeting. Several community members as well as a youth delegation were in attendance. Dustin Hill, owner of Star Valley Powersports on Main Street, proposed a plan to the council concerning…
Etna shooting investigation continues
◆ Charges not yet filed in “complicated case” The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has concluded their investigation of a shooting that took place in Etna on April 14. The investigation is now in the hands of the Lincoln County Attorney’s…