Barn in Thayne burns down after lightning caused fire
A barn south of Thayne is a complete loss after a lightning caused fire Tuesday evening, August 24. The barn was located on Ellis Lane (County Road 186). The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department said the call came in at 5:41…
Mounted Shooting returning to Afton this weekend
Nearly every year since 2016, the local mounted shooting club, formerly known as the Wyoming Desperadoes Mounted Shooters but known today as the Mountain High Mounted Shooters, has hosted an annual mounted shooting event, and this year is no different….
Wag & Walk Fundraiser is this Saturday
◆ Bring your dog, or borrow one from the shelter, and walk a course to raise money for Lucky’s Place. By Breanna Call SVI Media Lucky’s Place is the only animal shelter in Lincoln County. That means the facility rescues…
Azar House: A Pregnancy Resource Center
By Breanna Call SVI Media The circumstances of each conception, pregnancy, and person are vastly different. And each parent has different experiences, perspectives, and needs. In our community, Azar House is here to help navigate such conversations. Sarah Collins, executive…
Emergency crews respond to accident involving semi and pickup near Afton
Shortly before 9 am on Wednesday August 24, the Afton Volunteer Fire Department, Star Valley EMS, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Afton Police Department and the Wyoming Highway Patrol responded to the report of an accident at the junction of…
Arizona man identified in power pole hit and run
◆ Suspect facing DUI charges. An Arizona man has been identified as the person taken into custody after driving into an Afton power pole last week and then leaving the scene. Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg said Eric Harris, 45,…
Star Valley Health to celebrate Alpine Clinic opening August 31
Star Valley Health CEO Dan Ordyna says the company is holding a celebration event for the opening of the Alpine Clinic August 31 from 4-7 pm. He says this is an effort of a lot of hard work while trying…
First Wyoming case of monkeypox identified in Laramie County
By Jasmine Hall Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Health announced Monday morning that the first monkeypox case in a Wyoming resident has been identified in Laramie County. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health…
Foot found in Abyss Pool likely from July accident; no foul play suspected
JACKSON (WNE) –- The human foot found in a shoe in Yellowstone National Park’s Abyss Pool Tuesday in West Thumb Geyser Basin is likely from a July 31 death. No foul play is suspected, park officials said Friday. Yellowstone officials…
Names released in Thayne pedestrian fatalities
Two men from Thayne identified in fatal accident The Wyoming Highway Patrol has released the identities of the two men who died after being hit by a car while crossing Highway 89 in Thayne. Phillip Pinnei, 59, of Thayne and…