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SVI Radio Interview: First Lady Jennie Gordon - Wyoming Hunger Initiative

May 18, 2026

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China agrees to boost trade for US beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

May 18, 2026

By DIDI TANG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — China has agreed to ramp up trade for U.S. agricultural products such as beef and poultry, buying at an annualized rate of $17 billion per year for 2026 and at that level... Read More

4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

May 18, 2026

By REBECCA BOONE and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho,... Read More

Thousands flock to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally

May 17, 2026

By TIFFANY STANLEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally Sunday billed as a “rededication of our country as One Nation under God.” Against the backdrop of the Washington... Read More

Book Review: "Nightmare on Nightmare Street" by R. L. Stine

May 17, 2026

Book Review by Kestina Roberts Youth Librarian – Star Valley Branch Do you have young horror lovers searching for their next chilling read?  Or perhaps you’re looking for some classic R. L. Stine nostalgia? The latest release from the bestselling... Read More

Lincoln County Library System: "A Living Bridge"

May 17, 2026

The Pulse of the Stacks By Bridgette Stone Lincoln County Library To the casual observer, the Lincoln County Library is a quiet building filled with books. But for those who work within its walls, it is a living, breathing organism.... Read More

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "Just Another Saturday Night" by Dan Call

May 17, 2026

A new song by signer Dan Call is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Just Another Saturday Night” will be added to the Swift 98 playlist. Vote to either kick... Read More

Alpine reviews sale of fireworks in the town

May 16, 2026

    • Town currently prohibits the use of fireworks The Town of Alpine has been reviewing regulations on fireworks in preparation for the summer season of 2026. Acknowledging  that businesses in the area have already started preparing for firework... Read More

Early registration price open for the Star Valley Half Marathon until June 1

May 16, 2026

  • This year’s race benefits children of Cassie Clinger On its 15th year, the annual Star Valley Half Marathon, in memory of Jeremy Kunz, is scheduled for July 11. Early registration rates for the Half Marathon are currently $60,... Read More

Governor Gordon Orders Lowering of Flags to Half Staff for Peace Officer Memorial Day

May 15, 2026

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – May 15, 2026 – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has ordered all flags to be flown at half staff today in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day. The flags will return to full staff tomorrow morning at dawn. Read More

Spread Creek Fire Update for May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026

Teton Interagency Fire crews continue suppression efforts on the Spread Creek Fire. The lightning-caused fire is estimated at 257-acres and is 5% contained. Reported acreage has been lowered to reflect more precise mapping data; initial estimates were based on the... Read More

Sports Friday Interview: Trevor Wilson, WHSAA

May 15, 2026

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Sports Friday Interview: Abi Carrillo-Zarate, Elia Matautia & Coach McKay Young

May 15, 2026

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County treatment program available to help those who want to change

May 15, 2026

  Sometimes going it alone just isn’t enough and as people we need help to change for the better. In the case of those who are facing cases for drugs and alcohol related obstacles, Lincoln County has a treatment program... Read More

Candidate Filing Period now open

May 15, 2026

  • Deadline is May 29   Individuals who wish to run for public office in Wyoming will be able to file for candidacy beginning Thursday, May 14 through May 29. This includes federal, state, county and city/town positions. This... Read More

Star Valley FFA Blue & Gold Gala Fundraiser

May 14, 2026

  Members and supporters of Star Valley FFA will gather for the chapter End of Year Banquet on Saturday, May 16 in the South Exhibit Hall at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner... Read More

Three SVHS students take gold in State Young Authors writing competition

May 14, 2026

  Three Star Valley High School students took home first place ribbons in the Wyoming State Young Authors writing competition. Senior Taggart Ivie, junior Symantha Hepworth and freshman Aniston Schwab were honored as the state’s first place winners in a... Read More

Lawmakers consider options for free access to court records

May 14, 2026

  By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After years of discussions about modernizing Wyoming’s court records system to allow greater accessibility, state lawmakers are once again considering making a change. Discussions Wednesday during the... Read More

Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

May 14, 2026

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking... Read More

Musk, OpenAI lawyers begin closing arguments in landmark trial that could shape AI's future

May 14, 2026

By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writers OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI began closing arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence. Musk, the world’s richest... Read More