Town of Alpine Officials Meet with EPA Regarding Boil Water Advisory
The following is a news release from the Town of Alpine – Mayor Eric Green and Public Works Director Craig Leseberg met with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss the ongoing boil water advisory currently in place…
Alpine crews respond to plane crash in the Palisades
Reports of a small airplane landing in the Palisades Reservoir resulted in the response of multiple agencies near Alpine on Monday morning. According to information provided by the Alpine Fire Department the pilot of the plane was alone and seemingly…
SVI Radio Interview: Chris Levesque, TerraPower update
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SVI Radio: Kelly Hoffman and Jay Hokanson, Lincoln County Fire Danger
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Independent Notes: Town clerks, administrators are key to the success of a community.
I have covered so many town council meetings over the past four decades, I have lost track. When combined with other public meetings, a few thousand at a minimum. Most have been here in Star Valley, first with Afton and…
Teton Pass holds opening ceremony Monday
According to information provided by the WYDOT Teton County Facebook page, work on the Teton Pass are completing the paving aspect of the project with crews working on guard rails and a plan for an opening ceremony on Monday morning. …
Afton Town Council recap : Reports from Afton Fire, Public Works, Utility Department and Judge Garren Stauffer being sworn in
The Town Council of Afton convened on June 17, 2025, to discuss various community developments and updates. Lisa Grimsley, the newly appointed Director of Tourism, presented the budget for 2024-2025, outlining total expenditures of $164,910. She highlighted the upcoming Freedom…
Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund awards grants to local organizations
The Star Valley Arts Council and the Salt River Arts Society have each been awarded significant grant money by The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF). These nonprofits, local to Star Valley, are two of 35 art organizations that were…
Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocates $120,000 for pantry support
In a significant effort to combat food insecurity across Wyoming, First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative, in partnership with the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, has allocated $120,000 to support hunger relief nonprofits in all 23 counties. This funding aims…
Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for Alpine
The following is a news release from the Town of Alpine – On the evening of Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, a major transmission water line broke, causing a significant loss of pressure throughout the water distribution…