Snowmobiler rescued in Swift Creek Canyon following avalanche
Another snowmobiler is lucky to be alive following an avalanche in the Swift Creek area. Star Valley Search & Rescue said they were called to the area Sunday at about 2:53 p.m. following a snowmobile caused avalanche. The rider was…
Vote for local cat to earn money for Lucky’s Place
A local cat owner has entered their pet into an online voting competition with the hopes of earning money for the Animal Humane Association of Star Valley, also known Lucky’s Place. Precious, the name of the pet cat, is currently…
Greys River District to Host Community Meeting
Find out more about Star Valley RX Project Afton Wyo., March 6, 2023 – The Greys River Ranger District is holding a community meeting at 5pm, on March 15th, at the Afton Civic Center (416 S. Washington St Afton, WY…
Wyoming’s soon-to-drop shed hunting rules set new precedent
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com CHEYENNE—A major shift lies ahead in how the state of Wyoming regulates shed-antler hunting, until now a free outdoor pursuit available to anyone on public land. Fourteen years ago, Wyoming was ahead of the curve when legislators…
Marijuana ballot initiatives fail
By Aedan Hannon Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Two marijuana ballot initiatives have failed after falling short of Wyoming’s county requirements, a marijuana advocacy group announced Thursday. Wyoming NORML and the Libertarian Party have been collecting signatures…
S&R rescues snowmobiler buried up to chin in avalanche
A snowmobiler survived an avalanche in the Blind Bull area Thursday after being buried up to his chin. Star Valley Search & Rescue said that shortly after 3:00 p.m. they were activated to the area on the boarder of Lincoln…
Medicaid postpartum bill among last passed on third reading
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A bill extending Medicaid postpartum coverage up to a year for mothers was among the last bills passed out of the Wyoming Legislature on third reading. Wednesday was…
Snowfall totals reported for Monday-Tuesday storm
A winter storm brought snow and wind to western Wyoming, February 27-28. Highest snowfall amounts were observed in the western valleys and mountains. Strong and gusty winds impacted roads from Sweetwater County to Natrona County, including South Pass. A notable…
Legislative Update: 67th Wyoming session in its final days
◆ From the Desk of Senator Dockstader. The 67th Legislative General Session of the Wyoming Legislature has a few days left. Because we were able to finish the budget in record time, the Senate will be through most of its…
Pressure on speaker grows
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Criticism toward Speaker of the House Albert Sommers for allowing certain bills to stall intensified over the weekend and again on Monday after Rep. Harriet Hageman weighed in,…