Small earthquake felt near Etna Monday morning
The United States Geological Service reported a small earthquake occurred east of Etna Thursday morning. The 2.7 tremor took place at 6:04 a.m. 2.8 miles below the surface.
Lady Braves break with tradition for early-season experience
• Will face 4A Volleyball powers in Cheyenne Sometimes I am mistaken for a historian, especially when it comes to Star Valley High School sports. This is flattering but probably inaccurate. I try my best is the best way…
LCSD No. 2 staff gathers for inspirational kick-off
• “Why Not?…” is the motivational theme for this year. Lincoln County School District No. 2 administrators and staff gathered for the annual kick-off event August 20 in the Star Valley High School auditorium where they honored veteran teachers…
2024-25 High School Rodeo Season Begins
• Locals compete in Montpelier, ID The 2024-2025 high school rodeo season began on Saturday for local athletes. The season, which includes fall and spring events, opened up with a double header on Saturday, August 14 in Montpelier. High…
SVHS teams top Pinedale Invite
The Star Valley golf teams competed at Rendezvous Golf Course in Pinedale last week with both taking the top spots in the team race. The Lady Braves were not challenged as they finished by more than 130 strokes in…
Etna’s JACZ Drive-In featured in Jeff Foxworthy Segment
A local Star Valley business found themselves in part of a television segment with comedian Jeff Foxworthy on Wednesday. Jeff Roper with KIFI Local News 8 in Idaho Falls had Foxworth on the air. The two were doing a segment…
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI official says
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The gunman in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Trump and President Joe Biden, looked up information about explosives over the last five years and eyed…
Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept on hold the latest multibillion-dollar plan from the Biden administration that would have lowered payments for millions of borrowers, while lawsuits make their way through lower courts. The justices rejected an…
FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket falls over in flames at landing
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer SpaceX launches are on hold after a booster rocket toppled over in flames while landing Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration grounded the company’s Falcon 9 rockets and ordered an investigation following the predawn accident off the…
Mining company needs $500 million to get rare earths to market
By Zak Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — American Rare Earths, the mineral exploration company whose Halleck Creek mine in Albany County is believed to be one of the largest critical mineral deposits in the world,…