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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in Osmond

*This story has been updated to reflect a name correction and addition information from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. On August 3, 2019 at 2030 hours the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Wyoming Highway Patrol and Afton EMS responded to a…

Linemen from Lower Valley Energy save cat stuck in SV Ranch tree

As a Special Municipal Officer for the Town of Star Valley Ranch, Jim Rodgers has had some interesting phone calls. But Sunday, August 11, the phone call he received was still surprising. “I received a call from the Lincoln County…

Search continues for missing kayaker

Members of the Lincoln County Search and Rescue, based out of Kemmerer, and the Star Valley Search and Rescue are looking for a missing kayaker in Alice Lake. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, reports of a missing kayaker…

Contamination found near coal ash ponds

By Camille Erickson, Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Investigations into multiple Wyoming coal ash ponds operated by the state’s largest utility company revealed groundwater contamination far exceeded federal limits. The results have prompted the company to consider…

(Video) ER doctor Aaron Brown

* Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Dr. Aaron Brown is the first person to be a full-time ER physician at Star Valley Health. He spoke with SVI Media about the situation and some of…

Book sale ongoing for Alpine Branch Library

The Friends of the Alpine Branch Library will be holding their annual book sale over the next two weeks. The sale began Friday, August 9 through Saturday, August 24 during regular library hours. “Books range from $.25 for children’s paperbacks…

Marching Braves will begin their 2019-2020 season with Band Camp

Janet Erickson, SVI Media Star Valley High School Marching Braves will begin their 2019-2020 season with the SVHS Band Camp taking place August 12 through August 15 in the SVHS band room and on the SVHS football field. All band…

Arts council receives funding, releases the fall/winter performance schedule

• Star Valley Arts Council continues to seek community partners and board members. This summer the Star Valley Arts Council received some exciting news. “The Star Valley Arts Council has received a $6,000 grant from the Wyoming Arts Council through…

Hundreds run in El Vaquero Loco

Already one of the more difficult trail races around, El Vaquero Loco had some extra challenges this past Saturday as temperatures pushed 90 degrees on the backs of runners who ran either the 25K or 50K version of the race….

Fair Schedule: Friday & Saturday

The 2019 Lincoln County Fair wraps up this weekend with a full slate of events on the grounds, under the Big Top and two nights of PRCA Rodeo in the main arena.  Don’t miss anything!