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Thayne will create a mural for semiquincentennial 

Thayne will be a part of the Wyoming’s Semiquincentennial celebration in the coming year with plans for a large community mural. The artwork will be based on the theme, “Thayne’s Roots: A Tribute to Wyoming’s Heritage.” Working with the Star…

SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson and Josh Peavler, Town of Afton Report

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Star Valley Arts Council hosts second annual Art Auction Fundraiser Saturday

The Star Valley Arts Council (SVAC) is hosting its second annual Art Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, July 5 from 7-9 p.m. at the Donn Wooden Civic Center in Alpine. With 70 pieces of art created by local artists available by…

Bridger-Teton National Forest Releases Draft Assessment and Seeks Public Review and Comment

The Bridger-Teton National Forest invites the public to review and comment on its draft assessment and potential species of conservation concern, available beginning July 11 at fs.usda.gov/r04/bridger-teton/planning. The draft assessment is the first step in the multi-year process to update…

Officers give advice on dry conditions to start July

  Kelly Hoffman Lincoln County Fire Warden and Jay Hokanson, Lincoln County Emergency Management are asking the public to use caution going into the Independence Day holiday. Hoffman warned of the dry conditions. “We had a meeting with BLM officers…

Brog re-elected to Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors

Fred Brog, a longtime member of the Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors, has retained his seat on the board following the recent elections held by the co-op. During its annual meeting, LVE announced that Brog won the election for…

Manslaughter case advances to District Court

  The preliminary hearing for a Star Valley Ranch man accused of manslaughter was held in Circuit Court in Kemmerer on Thursday, June 26. The hearing was for Star Valley Ranch resident Jared Erickson, 52, who is being charged with…

Two new fires pop up prior to Independence Day weekend

Dry conditions have contributed to the overall fire danger which is listed as High for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Two new fires are now being battled with one near Greys River and the other near Big Piney. The Man Peak…

Concealed carry allowed in many Wyoming state government buildings starting Tuesday

  By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com Starting Tuesday, Wyomingites will be allowed to carry guns into state government buildings, with some exceptions including courthouses and law enforcement facilities. On June 17, the Wyoming State Building Commission — composed of the governor,…