Local News
Auditions open for Rock Church Summer Theater
April 19, 2024
The Rock Church Summer Theater is about to kick off the year with Auditions being held Saturday, April 27, between 1-4 p.m. at the Old Rock Church in Auburn. The play will be ‘History-Star Valley Style’, by Alene W.... Read More
Independent Notes: Funding our towns and counties and working with our D.C. delegation
April 19, 2024
As Wyoming’s budget is worked over every two years in the Legislature, it includes funding from the state to local governments, called Direct Distribution. Putting this together is a two year process and the funding is divided accordingly. This... Read More
Donation made to Etna Elementary
April 19, 2024
• Top of Rockies and American Legion donate $560 Alpine’s Top of the Rockies snowmobile club, in collaboration with the American Legion in Alpine, have donated $560 to Etna Elementary School to support students who attend there. “Top of... Read More
Linder Adds a Trio of Transfers to 2024-25 Roster
April 19, 2024
• Group includes wing player and a pair of guards University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the addition of three transfers to the 2024-25 roster on Thursday. The group fields a duo of experienced guards... Read More
Missing Fairview boy found safe
April 18, 2024
A 9-year-old boy was found safe on Thursday evening after going missing in Fairview. The Star Valley Search & Rescue organized a search for the boy in the Bitter Creek Rd. area about 1/2 mile south of the four-way stop.... Read More
Active search underway for missing 9-year-old boy in Fairview
April 18, 2024
UPDATE: At roughly 7:30 p.m. the Star Valley Search & Rescue reported that the missing child, Daxton Kulman, has been found safe. S&R expresses their gratitude to all the community members who assisted in the search. ORIGINAL: The Star Valley... Read More
WHY YOUR STORY PODCAST: Paul Stauffer, Fishing in Star Valley
April 18, 2024
On the latest Why Your Story Podcast, Travis and MJ speak with Paul Stauffer, a local avid fisherman and author of the book “A History of Fishing in Star Valley, Wyoming — The Waters, the Fish, the Anglers, the Managers... Read More
Trout Unlimited film festival fundraiser this weekend
April 18, 2024
• Proceeds go toward restoration projects along the Salt River. Star Valley Trout Unlimited is hosting their Annual International Trout Unlimited Fly-Fishing Film Festival on Friday, April 20, at the Donn Wooden Civic Center in Alpine. Doors open at 5:30... Read More
Conservation groups press for big game habitat exclusions in federal solar energy initiative
April 18, 2024
• The Bureau of Land Management is accepting comments through April 18 on a plan to offer solar energy leases in Wyoming and several other western states. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The Bureau of Land Management’s proposal to... Read More
Beloved Community holds event devoted to service and kindness
April 18, 2024
• Members will share accounts of recent service Provided by Dru Hanich, Star Valley Beloved Community This Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to Noon in the Thayne Community Center, Star Valley’s Beloved Community will hold a follow-up event. It will recognize... Read More
Free07 Hosts Pinewood Derby
April 18, 2024
• Proceeds benefit Swenson family The non-profit organization Free07 is hosting their 2nd annual Freedom Derby this Saturday, April 20. The Pinewood Derby event will begin at 11:00 a.m in the South Exhibit Building at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds... Read More
Miss Wyoming Adelaide Roberts hosts Alpine event
April 18, 2024
• Fundraiser held with 307 Dance Productions for Libertas International. Miss Wyoming Adelaide Roberts of Star Valley teamed up with 307 Dance Productions Friday night in Alpine to host a fund raising event for Libertas International. Libertas International assists... Read More
Applications now open for expanded property tax refund program
April 18, 2024
• Governor announces applications are now open. Deadline to apply in June 3. By SVI/Governor’s Office Editor’s Note: Rep. Lane Allred has confirmed that Jerry Greenfield will be at the Afton, Salt River Senior Center, Friday, April 19, at 12... Read More
Governor details property tax relief
April 18, 2024
• Pushes for passage of the constitutional amendment in November Recently Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon spoke with SVI Media as part of the Weekday Wakeup radio show and detailed his decisions for the recent property tax bills he signed that... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Star Valley Arts Council and Seussical Jr.
April 18, 2024
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Suicide prevention training offered by Prevention Coalition
April 18, 2024
• Two, one-day training courses are available April 22 and 23. The Lincoln County Prevention Coalition, which works to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse as well as suicide, is offering two, one-day training courses on suicide prevention and intervention on April... Read More
Lower Valley Energy working to restore power in the Bedford area
April 18, 2024
Reports from Lower Valley Energy have indicated a power outage in the Bedford area this morning affecting residents in the area. The outage has just over 1,000 without power as of 7:10 a.m. on Thursday morning. According to information from LVE,... Read More
SVH Bingo fundraiser in Thayne Thursday evening
April 17, 2024
• Includes dinner, games and prizes Mary Miller serves as the president of the Star Valley Health Auxiliary. Linda Linford serves as the secretary. Both women spoke with SVI Media in a recent interview during the Weekday Wake-up program to... Read More
Parent Prom Thursday at Gather on 89
April 17, 2024
• Proceeds from the fundraiser go towards graduation costs for the SVHS Junior Class Star Valley High School’s Student Council is hosting the second annual Parent Prom on Thursday, April 18 at Gather on 89, in downtown Afton, from 7:30-9:30... Read More
Star Valley gal named District 8 Rodeo Queen
April 17, 2024
• Gracie Jackson to compete in Idaho state competition. For 16-year-old Gracie Jackson, carrying out the American Flag at the start of a rodeo is her favorite moment — and a tender memory. When she was just 13, she carried... Read More