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…
(Photo Gallery) Afton Junior Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls from the area converged on the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Friday morning to show off their skills from stick ponies to snorting broncs in the annual Afton Junior Rodeo. The event is the beginning of the Afton…
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…
Census estimates show Wyoming faces rapid population aging
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 3.2% between July 2023 and July 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. By comparison, Wyoming’s total population only grew 0.4% during the year. The…
Thousands gather across Wyoming to protest proposal to sell public land
‘This is our land’ By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Thousands of Wyomingites of all political parties gathered across the state Thursday evening, including around 500 in Cheyenne, to protest the proposed…
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…
Sports Friday Interview: Jeremiah Jensen, NBA and NHL drafts
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Sports Friday Interview: Jase Burton, Milward Simpson Award Winner
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Water main break being repaired in Alpine
A water main break will affect residents in the town of Alpine today, June 27, according to information provided by town officials. A transmission line break has resulted in a widespread water service outage across most of the town, an…