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Ford Theatre hosts Spenser for Valentine’s concert

  Afton’s historic Ford Theatre is hosting Utah native songwriter and troubadour, Nathan Spenser, for a Valentine’s concert on Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. “We are excited to have Nathan Spenser for this Valentine’s Event,” said Salt River Arts…

Makers Market shares the love in Alpine

Alpine Craft Fairs is hosting a two-day Love and Local Makers Market on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 at the Alpine Civic Center. Friday offers a Galentine’s Ladies Night from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday features crafts, music, food…

New tax district considered to fund EMS

A new tax district has been proposed by Star Valley Health to the Lincoln County Commissioners as a way to fund emergency medical services. The proposal from Star Valley Health was to ask the commission to approve the creation of…

Nuclear Regulatory Commission visit Kemmerer TerraPower construction site

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission made a stop in Kemmerer at the construction site of TerraPower’s Natrium project. In a post on Linkedin, the NRC stated that Chairman Ho Nieh was “in Wyoming checking out the latest developments at TerraPower’s…

Lady Braves go 2-0 in home triangular

The Star Valley Lady Braves wrestlers capped off their home schedule for the 2025-26 season with a pair of dual victories over visiting Kemmerer and Skyline on Tuesday night. The program will now prep for the regional tournament which is…

Afton Simplot Hillclimb rescheduled for March 27-29

It probably only takes a couple seconds of talking to a friend or neighbor this February before the weather comes up. Or rather the lack of it. Sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 30’s and even the mid 40’s…

Chamber hosts Bank of Star Valley economic presentation

Star Valley and Lincoln County continue to lead the state in growth as noted in a message to the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce during a February luncheon. FIND THE FULL REPORT AT BOSV.COM – Marcus Weber, President and CEO…

Town of Afton Administrator updates on proposed subdivision

In a recent interview, Town Administrator Violet Sanderson provided an overview of the ongoing discussions surrounding a proposed subdivision in Afton, highlighting community engagement efforts and infrastructure considerations. The public meeting regarding the subdivision, which had been rescheduled, is set…

Brock Brown selected to fill open Afton Town Council seat

Brock Brown was selected to fill a vacancy on the Afton Town Town Council during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Brown was nominated by Mayor Jensen, approved by the council and officially sworn in. Brown replaces Councilman Butler who recently resigned…