Officials remind county residents fire restrictions still in effect
While there have been several days of rain resulting in varying amounts of moisture in the past week, officials from Lincoln County Emergency Management have released a statement reminding residents of Lincoln County that fire restrictions are still in place….
Lincoln County Commissioners echo support for proposed nuclear plant
The office of the Lincoln County Commission issued a letter of support as Lincoln County, and Kemmerer in particular, are currently under consideration for a new TerraPower Nuclear Power Plant to be constructed in the State of Wyoming. The announcement…
Kemmerer City Council Notes: July 26, 2021
KEMMERER CITY COUNCIL HAS SHORT MEETING The Kemmerer City Council quickly approved four items at a Monday evening meeting that lasted just 45 minutes. Under new business, the council approved the only item there. That was the third and final…
Book Review: “Summer Camp Critter Jitters”
By Shawnee Moore Library Assistant, Cokeville Branch Library In this fun picture book, Skunk doesn’t like scary stories and is worried if he hears one it will cause him to smell things up. Duck doesn’t know how to swim and…
The Younique Foundation: Providing hope and healing to survivors of sexual abuse.
◆ As founder and president of her foundation, Shelaine Maxfield follows her passion of providing hope and healing to survivors of sexual abuse. What gets you up in the morning? What makes you excited to take another step? What…
Search and Rescue respond to ATV rollover
Star Valley Search and Rescue responded to an ATV rollover accident late Saturday, July 24, 2021 on the Smith’s Fork Road. Three medics joined eight S & R members at the accident site 16-miles from the trail head on the…
Yellowstone National Park implements fishing restrictions as rivers approach historic lows
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Effective Saturday, July 24, Yellowstone National Park’s rivers and streams will close to fishing in the afternoon and evening due to high-water temperatures and unprecedented…
Area youth compete at Jr Gold Nationals in Indianapolis
Provided by Sky View Lanes – Ten amazing Star Valley youth bowlers competed recently at Junior National Gold in Indianapolis, Indiana with over 3500 other youth from around the country. Each young person had to qualify for the prestigious tournament…
Chamber of Commerce Spotlight: Alpine Valley RV Resort
◆ People are excited to have a reset. In a perfect world, local businessman Bud Chatham would have had one of two choices. Pre-COVID, he would have had all the building materials he needed to expand and grow. Or, with…
Etna man wins May WGF Super Tag Raffle
◆ Andrew Roundy always buys super tags to support Wyoming conservation efforts. When the Caller ID of your incoming call reads Wyoming State Government, chances are you would be curious. June 9, Andrew Roundy of Etna, found his phone receiving…