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Braves in Action: Students serve the community in various ways
December 4, 2025
Star Valley High School students spent the day before Thanksgiving rendering service to people and organizations in the community. Students were bussed to various locations in the valley, where they helped with several projects and supported folks and animals in... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Amber Schalk, Magic of Believing with Team Tetons
December 4, 2025
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SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson, Town of Afton Administrator
December 4, 2025
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Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest open this weekend
December 4, 2025
The Third Annual Star Valley Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest is opening this weekend, December 5-6 in the south extension building of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Doors will be open to guests from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.... Read More
“It’s a Wonderful Life” comes to Ford Theatre as radio play
December 4, 2025
Riot Act of Jackson Hole is scheduled to present “It’s a Wonderful Life” as a live radio play Saturday, December 6 at 7 p.m. on the historic Ford Theatre stage. “Cozy up with us this holiday season as we... Read More
(Photo Gallery) - Salt River Symphony Chorus performs "The Messiah"
December 3, 2025
Star Valley celebrated 50 years of Handel’s “The Messiah” performances on Sunday, November 30 in the Star Valley High School auditorium. With a full choir and orchestra, Salt River Symphony Chorus and six soloists brought the majestic oratorio to life.... Read More
Santa’s Gift Swap offered Dec. 3
December 3, 2025
Women throughout Star Valley are invited to Santa’s Gift Swap this evening, December 3 from 6-8 p.m. in the upper level of the Star Valley Ranch Town Hall at 171 Vista Drive in Star Valley Ranch. Guests are invited... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Jaclyn Lechner, Ford Theatre December events
December 3, 2025
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SVI Radio Interview: Jeremy Larsen, Alpine Town Council
December 3, 2025
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Merrell sentenced to 3-6 years prison
December 3, 2025
A sentencing was given to Osmond resident Charles “Chuck” Merrell, 48, on Monday, November 24 in District Court. The sentencing followed Merrell’s conviction during a jury trial, where he was found guilty of two counts of Sexual Abuse of a... Read More
House damaged in high-speed Thanksgiving crash
December 3, 2025
The evening of Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, involved a single-vehicle rollover of a vehicle that was driven by a minor with no driver’s license according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP). According to the WHP, the young female was... Read More
‘The Making of a Star Stud’ honored by state historical society
December 3, 2025
The Star Valley Historical Society submitted “The Making of a Star Stud” by Ron Galloway to the Wyoming State Historical Society for consideration in the organization’s annual awards program. The book, a history of the lumber industry in Afton, brought... Read More
Magic of Believing rolls into Afton
December 3, 2025
Children and families are invited to The Magic of Believing fundraiser event in the Salt River Station at 970 South Washington in Afton on Saturday, December 13 for a memorable showing of the holiday animated classic film, “The Polar Express.”... Read More
(Photo Gallery) - Afton Parade of Lights
December 2, 2025
Part of the Thanksgiving weekend is the annual Parade of Lights in Afton. Here are a few shots provided by SVI’s Dan Dockstader, the Town of Afton and other contributors. Read More
Wyoming’s average gasoline prices drop another 4.7 cents in past week
December 2, 2025
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.71 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 18.1 cents per... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Dir. Angi Bruce, Wyoming Game & Fish Department
December 2, 2025
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(Video) 50th Performance of Handel's "The Messiah"
December 2, 2025
Handel’s “The Messiah” was performed by members of the Star Valley community on Sunday, November 30 to welcome in the Christmas season. This was the 50th performance of the classic Christmas tradition. Below is a recording of the full show.... Read More
Final Safety Review completed for Natrium reactor
December 1, 2025
The following is a release from TerraPower regarding the most recent safety evaluations at the plant near Kemmerer – TerraPower President and CEO, Chris Levesque, issues a statement on the announcement of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s completion of the... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Laura Pearson Legislative Report
December 1, 2025
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Remembering the Star Valley Cheese Factory: The legacy lives on
November 30, 2025
In 1951, Time magazine featured a small 30-man cheese factory in Thayne, Wyoming. The article from the Dec. 3 issue said: “From it come thousands of pounds of Swiss cheese which Star Valleyites think, with some reason, is the best... Read More