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Officials react to the death of Kim Choma

Statements from officials with the University of Wyoming have been released regarding the tragic death of Star Valley local Kim Choma. Kim was a beloved team manager for the Star Valley Braves before choosing to further that same passion at…

Firefighters Respond to Porcupine Fire

According to information provided by the Bridger-Teton National Forest, firefighters are on the scene of what is being termed the Porcupine Fire which is located near Smoot just off Cottonwood Creed Road, approximately three-quarters of a mile into Porcupine Creek….

(Video) Alpine Mountain Days brings big turnout, large grant secured for next year

The Town of Alpine just had its 35th Mountain Days Festival, a celebration of the town’s mountain spirit. City officials say turnout was strong, and with an $11,000 grant secured for next year,  there is only room to grow. SVI’s John…

Sanderson honored by Wyoming municipalities 

  • Afton Administrator honors co-workers Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson was honored with a Community Hero Award at the Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) Summer Convention in Cheyenne this year. The award honors individuals who give back to their…

Afton Freedom Festival is this weekend

Families throughout Star Valley and surrounding communities are invited to the Town of Afton’s annual Freedom Festival all day on Friday and Saturday, June 27-28. With a lineup that offers something for everyone, folks will want to spend all day…

Alpine hosts Star Valley Rotary Chili Cookoff at Mountain Days

Maria James served up first place honors with her recipe at the Rotary Club of Star Valley Carla Stone Chili Cook-Off Saturday, June 21. The event was judged by people attending Alpine Mountain Days. Participants paid a $5 contribution to…

Will Wyoming public lands soon be for sale? 

Recent discussions surrounding the Grand Old Party (GOP) budget reconciliation bill, informally dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” have sparked significant concern among Wyoming residents regarding potential federal land sales. Iconic landscapes such as the Greys River, Green River, and Fremont…

Septic waste dumping: Is Lincoln County facing a crisis?

The town of Afton is currently grappling with significant challenges surrounding its septic waste management system, stemming from two recent overflow incidents—one on April 20 and the other on June 10. At last week’s town council meeting, Utility Director Josh…

SVI Radio Interview: LCSD2 Superintendent Matt Erickson

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