Afton making sewer and water repairs with Spring
• Sewer lagoons expanded, new water line on Adams Afton’s sewer lagoon expansion project is underway. It started in the fall of 2024 and continues in the spring of 2025. Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson reports 80-percent of the…
Afton Town Council Meeting Recap: April 8, 2025
The Afton Town Council convened on April 8, 2025, to review updates from the Planning and Zoning Department, focusing on the town’s water resources amid ongoing growth and development. During the meeting, concerns about water availability were highlighted, particularly in…
Afton completing a traffic study for use with WYDOT
• Consultant study focused on main street The Town of Afton is nearing completion of a traffic study designed to address safety concerns and open the door for highway improvements with the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Coordinated with WYDOT,…
Two deaths in Afton deemed murder/suicide
The deaths of two Afton residents have been deemed a murder/suicide by local law enforcement. In a statement released on March 24, Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg said that on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at roughly 11:30 a.m., law enforcement…
Town of Afton: Public Forum
• Afton residents are invited to participate in the Corridor Study The Town of Afton is hosting a public forum on February 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Afton Town Hall, located at 416 S. Washington Street. This…
Michael Horn: Building a T-Shirt Legacy at Swift Creek Trading Co.
• SwiftWear at Swift Creek Trading Co. is continuing to grow Located right near the Elk Horn Arch in Afton, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Swift Creek Trading Co. Michael Horn, the owner and sole workman behind…
Second Annual Star Valley Festival of Trees happens in Afton this weekend
• Event features a Gingerbread House contest. Star Valley’s Second Annual Festival of Trees takes place this Friday and Saturday at Gather in Afton. All proceeds from the festival go towards stocking the three Star Valley Food Pantries for the…
Light Up Main Street Holiday Decor Contest
• Bringing holiday spirit and encouraging the community to shop local this season. The Afton Main Street Alliance is calling all Afton Main Street businesses to Light Up Main Street and compete for the best holiday lighting display. Participants will…
SVMS Student Council places benches on Star Hill
• The project took three days to complete. This Fall, Star Valley Middle School’s Student Council placed four benches on Star Hill above Afton. The service project included placement of two benches along the trail to the Star on…
Public Scoping Meetings for Salt River Watershed Level I Study
• Community invited to share insights and discuss future water projects at upcoming meeting The Wyoming Water Development Office (WWDO), in collaboration with the Star Valley Conservation District, is set to host public scoping meetings as part of its…