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Year: 2026

Motorcycle rider seriously injured after hitting bear

Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred, October 7, 2026, at 5:37 p.m., on State Highway 31 near milepost 7, north of Swan Valley. A 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, driven by a 55-year-old male from Jackson,…

Cokeville hosts WAM for regional reports

  Municipalities in southwestern Wyoming came together for a meeting of planning and coordination in Cokeville September 30. The Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) hosted the crowded meeting of mayors and town council representatives in the Cokeville Town Council Chambers….

Lower Valley Energy pushes focus on multiple projects before the ground freezes

  As winter months approach, Lower Valley Energy (LVE) has been focusing on projects that need to be addressed before snow flies. Among those projects include tree-trimming and underground line work. LVE CEO Bear Prairie said the utility is currently…

Rumpf Named Preseason All-MW – Cowgirls Picked Seventh

• Rumpf named to 10-person team. UW tabbed to finish seventh in the league The Mountain West announced its Preseason All-Mountain West accolades and the predicted order of finish Wednesday morning at the league’s annual media day in Las Vegas….

Meyer Named Preseason All-Mountain West

Pokes picked fifth in Preseason Poll Wyoming sophomore guard Nasir (Naz) Meyer was named Preseason All-Mountain West on Wednesday. The announcement comes as head coach Sundance Wicks along with guards Khaden Bennett and Uriyah Rojas attend Old Trapper Mountain West…

(Photo Gallery) – 2026 SVHS Homecoming

There were plenty of things to see and do during the week for SVHS Homecoming. Here are a few shots of the experience. Be sure to grab the Homecoming poster in the October 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley…

Pink Night will honor Billy Hoopes

  Pink Night is an idea that has grown across the country. Taking place for a home match during October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the color of pink has also colored the families of anyone who has battled…

Lincoln County Victims Foundation created

    The Lincoln County Victims Foundation, led by organizer and president Christina Hobbs, is establishing a countywide task force designed to connect victims with practical resources such as counseling, food, child care, emergency housing and longer-term support. Hobbs said…