Star Valley Health announces new board members; welcomes new CEO
Star Valley, WY — Star Valley Health announces the election of two new members of its Board of Trustees, for 2021. Daniel Ordyna, JD & CPA, has been appointed as the chief executive officer, startingin January 2021. Joining the Board…
Mill levy increase plan for schools rejected
◆ If passed, the proposal would have gradually added nine mill levies for real, personal and industrial properties. By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — With Wyoming facing a structural revenue deficit worth hundreds of…
Car collision claims lives of Star Valley couple traveling on U.S. 89
A car accident on Friday, December 18 has claimed the lives of Robert and Joanne King. The couple was traveling on U.S. 89 in Star Valley when the accident occurred. Responding agencies included the Wyoming Highway Patrol, the Lincoln County…
Kemmerer City Administrator: Rocky Mountain Power factoring in carbon capture/utilization into its IRP
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says Rocky Mountain Power is factoring in carbon capture and utilization and storage into its Integrated Resource Plan. He says they’re studying it along with how to make use of the 45Q carbon tax credits…
Funeral services for Robert & JoAnne King
Funeral services for Robert and Joanne King will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 12 noon in the Afton 4th Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in…
Out-of-state visitor killed in avalanche near Sheep Pass
The first avalanche-related death of the winter season has been reported as of December 19, 2020. The Star Valley Search and Rescue, reporting to the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center detailed the slide occurred in the area of Sheep Pass. According to…
18-year-old killed in US-89 crash near Paris
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. Idaho State Police are investigating a three-vehicle, fatality crash in the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 89. The crash occurred at 8 a.m. Thursday at milepost 14, one mile…
Vitalant partners with CFD to boost blood donations before holidays
CHEYENNE (WNE) – COVID-19 caused mass cancellations across every industry, and unfortunately, the same was true for blood drives. According to Vitalant Communications Director Brooke Way, the nonprofit’s blood drive operations missed out on about 43,000 donations nationwide due to…
Hubbard receives top honor
The ability to manage multiple projects and willingness to help others prompted the University of Wyoming Extension’s Lincoln-Afton county office associate to receive the organization’s top staff honor for 2020. Jill Hubbard is extension’s Administrative Professional of the Year Award…
Forest Service asks recreationalists to be winter aware and enjoy the season
◆ Avalanche danger listed as low in the Bridger-Teton. The Rocky Mountain Regional Office of the Forest Service officially welcomed winter this week and asked outdoor enthusiasts to use common sense as they recreate. “Now is a great time to…