Governor Gordon Features Kemmerer Coal Mine Manager During State of State Address
During his 2020 State of the State Address on Monday, February 10, 2020, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon recognized Rob Piippo, the General Manager of Kemmerer Operations Coal Mine. The recognition came as the Governor discussed coal and natural resources in…
New businesses join the Bridger Valley Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Black, Director of the Bridger Valley Chamber of Commerce, says there are several new businesses in the area that have joined the chamber. She says they recently had a ribbon cutting ceremony for a business called Better Body Works….
SV Ridge Riders and Sno-Skippers install beacon check station
◆ Check station designed to keep sledders safe. Information provided by Mickey Sutton The Star Valley Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club (the group that puts on the Afton Hillclimb) provided the funds for purchasing a beacon check station. At a cost…
Education Spotlight: Dan Barnes brings the mechanics of learning to students
◆ Full-scale automotive mechanics makes a return to SVHS. Dan Barnes is the new instructor of Automotive Mechanics at Star Valley High School. For nearly two decades, SVHS had no full-scale Automotive Mechanics program, but in the last few years,…
Names in the News: Three earn degrees from WGU
The following local residents have earned their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). Amanda Humbert of Afton, has earned a Bachelor of Science, Business Management degree. Saydi Nichols of Afton, has earned a Master of Arts, Mathematics Education (K-6) degree….
Avalanches close U.S. 89 between Alpine and Hoback Junction
A pair of avalanches closed both lanes on U.S. 89/26 between Alpine and Hoback Junction through the Snake River Canyon on Thursday evening. According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation Twitter Northwest account this took place at 8:20 p.m. with…
Freedom man dies in crash between Swan Valley and Palisades
The following is a news release from Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at approximately 1:11 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on US26 at milepost 390.5, east of Swan Valley. Johnathan Rieth, 43,…
Alyn Beck Memorial Park opens
◆ Park built in memory of police officer killed in the line of duty. Friday, January 31 friends and family of Nicole Hastings Beck and the late Alyn Beck gathered in Las Vegas for the dedication and official opening of…
Something to cheer about: SVHS cheer brings a whole new meaning to school spirit.
When people think of a cheerleader, they think of an individual who is dedicated to supporting one or more people in their efforts to succeed in some capacity. They think of a student who is well-liked and well-known among their…