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Year: 2026

Why Convenience Matters More in Boat Ownership

A boat brings more value when getting on the water is simple. Convenience matters more in boat ownership when small hassles stop setting the tone.

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

By MEAD GRUVER and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Workers at Denver airport missed a security breach by a man who scaled a perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in…

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Senate is set to confirm Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday is set to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, bringing new leadership to the world’s most powerful central bank at a…

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Weeds have an early start in annual battle with noxious plants

  After a very mild winter the growing season for noxious weeds is off and running. According to Travis Osmond of the Lincoln County Weed and Pest Department, it’s as if everything has been moved up a calendar month. Everything…

More throwing records fall at Dave Draney Invite

• SVHS hosting 4A West Regionals this weekend   After postponing the annual home track meet, named after former Star Valley standout and philanthropist Dave Draney, the weather was more pleasant and the local athletes capitalized on their home turf…

Soccer teams face Evanston for Regional play-in game

• Braves knock off Rock Springs 2-1 in season finale The Star Valley High School soccer programs will try to extend their seasons this Wednesday as they will both be endeavoring  to earn their way into the 4A West Regionals…

SVI Radio Interview: Bear Prairie – Lower Valley Energy CEO

Bear Prairie, President and CEO of Lower Valley Energy, stepped into the SVI Radio Studio on Wednesday, May 13 to discuss the future or a proposed solar farm in Star Valley. LVE recently withdrew a permit application from Lincoln County….

County-wide scavenger hunt celebrates America 250 through local heritage

As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, Lincoln County is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate in an engaging way — by getting out and exploring it. A new countywide scavenger hunt, featuring 40 sites from…

Hovorka selected as Alpine administrator

Alpine has reached an agreement to hire a new town administrator to address the needs of a growing Wyoming community. The Alpine Town Council approved Riley Hovorka, the current clerk for the town of Jackson for the position. “She is…

Public comment period ends May 18 for proposed EMS Tax District

  Residents wanting to voice their opinion on a proposed tax district that would help fund Emergency Medical Services in Star Valley have until May 18 to submit public comments. Lincoln County Commissioners are expected to vote on the proposal…