Driver identified in fatal accident near Simplot Smoky Canyon Mine
*Update courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com* Police have released the name of the driver from the fatal crash at Smokey Canyon Mine on Aug. 2. Brandon Astle, 39, of Rigby died as a result of injuries sustained when the 1982 Peterbilt refueling…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Approves Natural Gas Development on Existing Leases in the Wyoming Range
*The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest Big Piney, Wyo., August 1, 2019 – Big Piney District Ranger, Don Kranendonk, has signed the Final Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Riley Ridge…
Swift Idol Judges: Meet E.J. Pauni
E.J. Pauni’s pure and clear tenor tone garnered him the Swift Idol title in 2018. He has loved and excelled at singing since he was a young child. Influence from family members gave him motivation and opportunities to grow and…
Swift Idol Judges: Meet Alex Boye’
Alex Boyé is a multicultural artist of Nigerian descent who was raised in London and now lives in the Unites States. His blend of African-infused pop music and dynamic visuals have garnered almost 1 Billion views on his YouTube channel….
Swift Idol Contestants: Meet Tanner Adell
The Fall River Propane Swift Idol is coming up on August 2nd and eight contestants will be competing for the chance at $6,000. Tanner Adell from Lindon, Utah is another contestant. She is going to school there and although she’s…
Fun in the mud benefits local families
By Richelle Primm, Star Valley Chamber of Commerce The Salt River Community Foundation invites you to its 3rd annual Salt River Filthy 5k-ish on Saturday, August 10. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the first heat will run at…
Lincoln County increases mill levy from 11.8 to 12.0
By Sarah Hale, SVI Media The Lincoln County Commissioners approved an increase in the mill levy this month. The action took place by resolution during the July 16 meeting of the Lincoln County Commissioners. A mill levy is a property…
Poaching case results in guilty plea
Friday, July 26 Stetson Long, of Thayne, entered a guilty plea on four counts of taking a deer without the proper license. He was subsequently sentenced to serve six months in the Lincoln County Detention Center and ordered to pay…
In the footsteps of a Star Valley pioneer
Wednesday, July 24 is Pioneer Day. On July 24, 1847 leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints arrived in what would eventually become Salt Lake City. Their arrival marked the beginning of great western migration of the…