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Swift Idol Contestants: Meet Bethany Sorensen

The Fall River Propane Swift Idol is coming up on August 2nd and eight contestants will be competing for the chance at $6,000. One of those participants is Bethany Sorenson from North Ogden, Utah. She writes many of her own…

Town of Cokeville to celebrate Pioneer Day this weekend

By Richelle Primm, SVI Media   Cokeville will be celebrating its Pioneer Day Celebration on July 19-20 with the theme, “Leave a Legacy–Stand for the Truth.” The two-day celebration will kick off with the youth rodeo Friday morning starting at…

‘Jacz’ restaurant opens in new location

By Richelle Primm, SVI Media   Jacz is now open in its new location in Etna. This family business is excited to serve more people all throughout the valley with more seating space and new food choices on the menu….

Efforts to create Mid-Valley fire district continue

By Sarah Hale, SVI Media   The Town of Thayne, the Town of Star Valley Ranch and the Thayne Volunteer Fire Department continue with efforts to create a Mid Valley fire district. Lincoln County is also backing the effort to…

Turning Point, Lincoln County’s Self-Help Center, Looking for Volunteers

By Richelle Primm, SVI Media Turning Point, an NPO dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is looking for volunteers, specifically in the Afton area, to help cover the 24-hour crisis hotline and advocate for their clients….

(Video) – Dr. Sam Linford with Mountain West Orthopedics

* Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment from Star Valley Health Today SVI speaks with Dr. Sam Linford with Mountain West Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and the topic is total knee replacement.

5 Easy and Useful Tips for Tick Bite Prevention

Exploring Wyoming’s beautiful outdoor landscapes is a popular summer pastime. It also, however, increases one’s risk of tick bites. While tick bites are often harmless, they have been known to cause allergic reactions and infect people with serious illnesses such…

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Mountain States Stockdog Association 2019 National Finals in Afton this week

The Mountain States Stockdog Association (MSSA) returns to Afton this week for their 2019 National Finals with procedural items taking place on Monday July 15 and runs beginning on Tuesday July 16 at 7:30 a.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds…

Game and Fish complete 2019 Palisades Mountain Goat survey

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently completed their 2019 Mountain Goat Parturition (Birthing) Areas study for the Palisades Herd. According to Wildlife Biologist Gary Fralick, the department spends “considerable time in late spring and early summer trying to locate…

Star Valley Quilt Trail is seeking entries for Barn Quilt Contest

The following was provided by the Star Valley Quilt Trail This year, the Star Valley Quilt Trail is joining with other cities across the state of Wyoming to put us on the Wyoming Quilt Trail map by hosting a “Barn”…