Women banned from Yellowstone for damaging hot pool
JACKSON (WNE) — A federal judge has banned two Philadelphia women from Yellowstone National Park, sentenced them to two days in jail and fined them for leaving a park boardwalk and damaging Opal Pool. The sentencing comes after witnesses saw…
Snake River Bridge on WYO 22 now restricting loads
The following is a news release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation After a recent safety inspection of the Snake River Bridge on WYO 22 near the intersection of WYO 390, WYDOT began restricting heavier loads from crossing the structure. …
Wyoming COVID-19 recoveries now number at 909; confirmed cases at 947
As of the latest report from the Wyoming Department of health, the state has confirmed a total of 947 cases of COVID-19. Fremont County continues to lead that number with 294 of those cases. Laramie is next with 132 and…
Television association making move from analog to digital this weekend
The Lower Star Valley Television Association will be making some changes this weekend. According to Association President Robert Weber, the television service will be moving several channels from analog to digital. “This affects those people who have off air antenna…
Legislators face difficult mental health service choices
By Allayana Darrow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — Some legislators have cautioned against detracting from mental health services as the state looks for places to tighten the budget, but the Wyoming Legislature Joint Subcommittee on Mental…
Classic car tour making plans to visit Star Valley on Saturday
◆ Cache Valley Chapter of the Vintage Motor Car Club of America will make a road trip through SV. In 1958 William John Cassity purchased a Chrysler Desoto from Salt River Motors. This Saturday, June 20, the car will make…
Community concert set for Saturday at Kodiak Mountain Resort
◆ James F. Wright is featured performer. Kodiak Mountain Resort will host a free community concert on Saturday, June 20. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair to enjoy a Star Valley summer evening listening to some beautiful music….
Mitchell named as regional director for the Wyoming Hunger Initiative
◆ Sierra Mitchell joins five other state directors appointed by Wyoming’s First Lady. Star Valley’s Sierra Mitchell is among six individuals across the state who will serve as regional directors of the Wyoming Hunger Initiative. Mitchell was appointed by…
Filmmaker looking to bring ‘The Legend of the Bear Lake Monster’ to the big screen
——————- The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. IDAHO FALLS – Bear Lake is a popular destination for thousands of tourists every year. If you’re a frequent visitor, chances are you’ve heard the legend of…
Train derailment, explosion still under investigation
————– ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Smoke and flames filled the skies outside Rock Springs after a freight train derailed on Saturday afternoon. Multiple agencies responded, and though two deputies were injured in an explosion, no fatalities were reported. The cause…