No injuries when small plane lands in field near Smoot
No injuries were reported after a small airplane was forced to land in a field near Smoot at roughly 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 21. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said two people were in the plane. “The pilot chose to…
US lawmakers visiting China seek to improve military cooperation
BEIJING (AP) — The United States wants to improve military-to-military ties with China, a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan congressional delegation said Monday in a meeting with China’s defense minister in Beijing. The visit is the first from the House…
Lady Braves volleyball wins two of three
The Star Valley Lady Braves won two of three matches this past week including a pair of victories on the home court. The spikers swept both Jackson and Riverton at home and were swept themselves on the road against…
Small fire reported east of Alpine near Snake River Canyon
Smoke from a small wildfire burning east of Alpine may be visible to drivers in the Snake River Canyon. The Bradley Mountain Fire was reported Saturday afternoon, September 20. Resources were sent to fight the fire. As of Sunday morning…
Braves defense collects 5 interceptions in 42-8 win over Soda Springs
For a weekend that was originally supposed to have Teton High School in Afton, things evolved into a pair of road locations before ultimately being played out on Friday night in Soda Springs, Idaho in a 42-8 Star Valley win. …
Thayne officials host ribbon cutting ceremony for mural
In the heart of Star Valley rests the quiet town of Thayne – a place where the locals have penned a history of agriculture, industry and excellence, and where visitors find welcoming smiles and meaningful experiences. Thayne’s elected officials…
Star Valley Plein Air Show and Sale to open Friday
The 2025 Plein Air Art Show and Sale opens Friday, September 19 in the Western Skies Fine Art Gallery at 912 Washington Street in Afton from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Continuing Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the…
LCSD#2 student test scores are up
Recently posted results for the 2024-2025 Wyoming state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science reveal that Lincoln County School District #2 students have markedly exceeded state average scores and demonstrated significant year-over-year growth. WYTOPP assessments are administered each…
Prosecutor says stalking suspect ambushed Pennsylvania police officers, killing 3
By MARK SCOLFORO, TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press NORTH CODORUS, Pa. (AP) — A suspected stalker armed with a rifle hid at his ex-girlfriend’s home in the rolling farmland of southern Pennsylvania and ambushed police officers who…
Addressing the urgent need for Foster Care in Star Valley
Foster care plays a critical role in the well-being of children who are unable to remain in their biological homes due to various circumstances. Kelsey Rammel, the foster care coordinator for the Star Valley area with the Wyoming Department…