Two new fires pop up prior to Independence Day weekend
Dry conditions have contributed to the overall fire danger which is listed as High for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Two new fires are now being battled with one near Greys River and the other near Big Piney. The Man Peak…
Town of Alpine Officials Meet with EPA Regarding Boil Water Advisory
The following is a news release from the Town of Alpine – Mayor Eric Green and Public Works Director Craig Leseberg met with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss the ongoing boil water advisory currently in place…
Alpine crews respond to plane crash in the Palisades
Reports of a small airplane landing in the Palisades Reservoir resulted in the response of multiple agencies near Alpine on Monday morning. According to information provided by the Alpine Fire Department the pilot of the plane was alone and seemingly…
SVI Radio Interview: Chris Levesque, TerraPower update
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SVI Radio: Kelly Hoffman and Jay Hokanson, Lincoln County Fire Danger
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Funeral services for Kimberly Choma
Funeral services for Kimberly Choma will take place Saturday, July 5 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Thayne LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place prior to the funeral from 8-10:45 a.m.
Independent Notes: Town clerks, administrators are key to the success of a community.
I have covered so many town council meetings over the past four decades, I have lost track. When combined with other public meetings, a few thousand at a minimum. Most have been here in Star Valley, first with Afton and…
Afton Town Council recap : Reports from Afton Fire, Public Works, Utility Department and Judge Garren Stauffer being sworn in
The Town Council of Afton convened on June 17, 2025, to discuss various community developments and updates. Lisa Grimsley, the newly appointed Director of Tourism, presented the budget for 2024-2025, outlining total expenditures of $164,910. She highlighted the upcoming Freedom…
Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund awards grants to local organizations
The Star Valley Arts Council and the Salt River Arts Society have each been awarded significant grant money by The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF). These nonprofits, local to Star Valley, are two of 35 art organizations that were…
Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocates $120,000 for pantry support
In a significant effort to combat food insecurity across Wyoming, First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative, in partnership with the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, has allocated $120,000 to support hunger relief nonprofits in all 23 counties. This funding aims…