LoToJa Classic to celebrate 40 years on September 10
◆ Cyclists ready to ride America’s longest, one-day sanctioned bicycle race from Logan, Utah, to Jackson, Wyoming. Provided by LoToJa LAYTON, UTAH — Held every year since 1983, a renowned Utah bicycle race is about to achieve a milestone. On…
Star Valley Ranch signs fire protection agreement with Mid-Valley Fire District
The Town of Star Valley Ranch has reached an agreement for fire protection services with the Mid-Valley Fire District. Mayor Kathleen Buyers said the agreement has been signed and is in effect. According to Buyers, Mid-Valley Fire District will continue…
Search for Pinedale man in Fremont Lake continues
PINEDALE (WNE) — Friday, Sept. 2, marked the eighth day searching Fremont Lake for missing Pinedale resident Rick De Ruiter Zylker. Tip Top Search and Rescue (TTSAR) boat “Closure” and crew continued their search of the area surrounding Moosehead Bay…
Large helicopter brought in to rescue injured motorcyclist in B-T
◆ Hot summer temperatures hamper high country rescue. Star Valley Search & Rescue were called on during the Labor Day weekend to help an injured motorcyclist in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The call came in at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday,…
Two lanes prepped for Etna to Alpine winter season
◆ Grover Corner and South End planned for coming year. Paving is scheduled to start Sept. 12 on two full lanes between Etna and Alpine. The lanes have been prepared with a Full Depth Reclamation (FDS) process in preparation for…
Intoxicated driver causes wreck; drone finds him hiding in field
An crash occurred at approximately 9:40 pm on US 89 at mile post 189 near the Wolf Den Motel between Thayne and Etna on Sunday, September 4. According to the responding officer, John Timothy Robinson, 41, was traveling south and…
Cleaning up coal: UW researchers collaborate to demonstrate byproduct production
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE —For decades, coal has been king for Wyoming’s economy and America’s energy production. As political and economic climates continue to change toward more diverse electricity production and green energy,…
Smoke in Star Valley’s sky coming from fire east of Blackfoot
Smoke began to fill the sky’s of northern Star Valley on Sunday, August 4. The smoke is coming from a fire that recently started east of Blackfoot, Idaho. Very little information is currently available on the fire, which has been…
Captain Colombia: How a Local Non-Profit Serving Survivors of Sexual Abuse was Recognized by the Colombian Government
Nine years ago, Tyler Schwab founded a nonprofit organization to help the homeless in the Dominican Republic. Now, he has been honored by the National Police Force of Colombia for his work in helping sexual abuse survivors and bringing justice…
Missing Alpine resident located
UPDATE: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that Columbus has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL: The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Alpine woman. Captain Brian Andrews said Adelle Marie Columbus…