Governor calls for cooperation on forest projects through executive order
Lincoln County’s Commission gave support to Gov. Mark Gordon’s executive order, signed Aug. 1, that called for improved forest health across the state and a reduction in wildfire risks through cooperative state and federal working agreements. The EO…
Police searching for Alpine hit and run driver
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver in a hit and run incident that took place Sunday night in Alpine. The accident took place at roughly 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3…
Wild horse advocates criticize BLM for ignoring court ruling
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rawlins Times Via- Wyoming News Exchange RAWLINS — Protesters showed up in Rawlins to express their shock as the Bureau of Land Management Rawlins Field Office began a wild horse helicopter roundup on Tuesday,…
Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport
DENVER (AP) — Passengers slid down an emergency slide of a smoking jet at Denver’s airport due to a possible problem with the plane’s landing gear, authorities said. American Airlines Flight 3023 reported a “possible landing gear incident” during its…
Senate declares July 26 the National Day of the American Cowboy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a tribute to the hard-working men and women who helped establish the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 26, 2025, the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution, which the Senate passed…
Local youth attend ICUA Rally
Lower Valley Energy sponsored five youth from the Star Valley community in attending the Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association Youth Rally July 7-11 at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, where they gleaned leadership education, utility industry exposure and scholarship funding….
Judge sentences Bryan Kohberger to life in prison for murdering four University of Idaho students
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Friends and relatives of four University of Idaho students murdered in their rental home by Bryan Kohberger delivered powerful statements of love, anguish and condemnation Wednesday as a judge sentenced him…
Amy Wierda joins Alpine Town Council
Amy Wierda formally joined the Alpine Town Council Tuesday, July 15. Mayor Eric Green administered the oath of office at the beginning of the Town Council meeting, allowing the new council member to participate in the discussion and voting at…
Lower Valley Energy releases statement following passing of Fred Brog
Lower Valley Energy has released the below statement following the passing of long-time board member Fred Brog due to complications from a previously undetected advanced form of Lymphoma Cancer. Brog passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, July 20. Funeral…
Sports Friday Interview: Tanner Johnson – Andy Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament
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