Caribou-Targhee National Forest to revitalize the East Mink Creek Corridor
The following is a news release and photo from the U.S. Forest Service. IDAHO FALLS — The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is excited to announce the launch of the East Mink Creek Recreation Corridor Revitalization Project located in Bannock County using…
From Star Valley Summers to Saving Lives
◆ Hollye Cottle is now Army Major in Fort Hood, Texas As a kid, Hollye Cottle spent her summers having fun in Star Valley. She is now Army Major Cottle, and prepares others to save lives on the battlefield. Hollye…
Manager of Afton Bomgaars, Stephanie Palmer, wins ESGR award for her support for her employee who serves in Wyoming National Guard
Manager of the Bomgaars store in Afton, Stephanie Palmer, earned the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) award for her helping her employee in his duties as he serves in the Wyoming Army National Guard. Specialist Britton Bommer…
Lummis introduces SAME Act to restore 18-year-olds’ constitutional right to purchase handgun
The following is a release from the office of Senator Cynthia Lummis United States Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has introduced legislation to reinstate the right of adults between the ages of 18 and 20 to purchase a handgun from a…
Star Valley Chamber of Commerce Spotlight: Alpine Market
These days, Alpine Market is sharing the Aloha Spirit. The employees walk around in Hawaiian shirts. You can buy pineapples, pineapple upside down cake and Hawaiian chicken. If it’s anything Hawaiian, it’s discounted. “Every year [with exception of 2020], we…
SV Half Marathon returns for in-person event in 2021
◆ Bart and Denice Kunz leave for Germany, family takes over event. The 2021 Star Valley Half Marathon is on — as in on the road from the Gover Park area in the Bridger-Teton National Forest to the Thayne…
SVHS Art students and teacher honored at State Art Symposium
◆ Sanderson, Erickson, Brog, and Dockstader honored. SVHS Art Show is May 6, 5-7 p.m. New records were set by the students in the Star Valley High School Art program and an instructor was honored as Art Teacher of the…
Graveside services for Weldon Bassett
Graveside services for Weldon Bassett will take place Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Afton Cemetery.
Weerheim no longer contesting Hakes murder charge
Joann Hakes disappeared January 3, 2015 and her remains were discovered on May 18 of 2019. Her former boyfriend, Ronald Weerheim, was charged in her murder. READ THE ORIGINAL STORY FROM SVI HERE– Lincoln County Attorney, Spencer Allred, has released…
Kemmerer City Council Notes: April 26, 2021
The Kemmerer City Council has again delayed a decision on where to place a statue of J.C. Penney that was donated to the city by the J.C. Penney company in January. As happened at its last meeting two weeks ago,…