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…
Swift Idol Contestants: Meet Joseph Shumway
The Fall River Propane Swift Idol is coming up on August 2nd and eight contestants will be competing for the chance at $6,000. Joseph Shumway from Osmond, Wyoming will be competing. He is a sixth generation dairy farmer in Star…
Swift Idol Judges: Meet Shelby Thatcher
Shelby Thatcher has a long history of participation in competitions and pageants. As a young child, she started learning to sing, and to play piano and flute. As a teen, her parents insisted that she change directions and focus on…
Swift Idol Contestants: Meet Makia Haderlie
The Fall River Propane Swift Idol is coming up on August 2nd and eight contestants will be competing for the chance at $6,000. Makia Haderlie from Fairview, Wyoming will also be in the competition as she prequalified at the Idol…
Council of Catholic Women to host community flea market Saturday
A community flea market and rummage sale will take place on Saturday, July 27 in the Holy Family Catholic Church parking lot. The event will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is under the direction of the…
Community blood drive planned for August 21
A community blood drive will take place on Wednesday, August 21 in the Greys River Room at Star Valley Health. Blood donors are welcome from noon to 5:45 p.m. “The hospital isn’t sponsoring the blood drive but with the blood…
Palisades Reservoir remains full going into final week of July
The good news of cool, wet weather in the spring and early summer months in Star Valley is that Palisades Reservoir reaps the rewards. According to information provided by the Bureau of Reclamation, Palisades is sitting at 94 percent full…
Alpine prepares for expansion
By Dan Dockstader, SVI Media The Town of Alpine has approved an annexation measure this summer that will include expansion across the Snake River. Areas included in the annexation are Targhee Place and the KJ’s Store, on U.S 26, in…
5 Breathtaking Horseback Riding Spots in Wyoming
Wyoming is home to a massive amount of open land—from mountains to prairies to forests, there’s so much for you to explore. All these terrains make the state perfect for horseback riding. Many of Wyoming’s ranchers and outfitters offer a…
Swift Idol Contestants: Meet Josh Jardine
The Fall River Propane Swift Idol is coming up on August 2nd and eight contestants will be competing for the chance at $6,000. Josh Jardine from Grover, Wyoming will be in the competition and he is a nurse with Star…