Third and final sentencing in Thayne ATM burglary
• Miles Smith given five to eight years in prison The third and final sentencing has taken place in relation to an ATM burglary that occurred at the Bank of Star Valley Thayne Branch in February 2025. Miles Lamar…
Convicted poacher receives lifetime hunting suspension
LANDER (WNE) — After multiple years, careful forensic investigation, and assistance from High Plains Power, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department brought poaching charges against a Lander man for the illegal taking of deer, elk, and one moose. …
Panthers host Glenrock in first 2A home playoff game
One of the goals the Cokeville Panthers set before the beginning of this season was to host a home playoff game in the 2A classification, something that haven’t been able to do. Trips to the northeast and far east edges…
SVXC teams compete at State
• Boys place 3rd; Girls are 6th The Wyoming Cross-Country State Championships took place in Cheyenne over this past weekend as schools from the 2A, 3A and 4A classifications competed on the course at Little America. The Lady Braves placed…
SVI Radio Interview: Brittany Ritter – PROSPER Training
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Turley Annexation delayed to a future council meeting
The proposed Turley Annexation in Alpine will be delayed to a future council meeting. The Town Council will consider the resolution at their meeting on November 2. The earliest the hearing will be held is December 16th, however it may…
Community rallies for 6th Annual ‘Fighting Hunger Games’ food drive
In a year of tighter household budgets, the Star Valley community proved generosity cannot be measured solely by a tally sheet. Sierra Mitchell, head of the Afton Food Pantry, announced this week that while overall donation numbers declined from previous…
Lincoln County coal mine announces 2029 closure
• Kemmerer Operations serves as employment and tax base for entire county Kemmerer Operations is preparing for a 2029 closure of the coal operations in South Lincoln County. The mine serves as employment for some 150 people and provides…
Middle Ridge restoration underway in Greys River
The Middle Ridge Habitat Restoration Project is underway in the Greys River area late in October. Implemented in phases, the 21,000 acre project is designed to improve the habitat for mule deer, elk, moose and other wildlife, while opening…
