Two vehicle accident on the north end of Afton
A call for area first responders went out just before 11 a.m. on the north end of Afton for a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 89 near Star Storage. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), the driver…
Two vehicle crash south of Afton results in no injuries
A two-vehicle crash took place just south of Afton near the Kodiak Mountain Resort on Tuesday afternoon which shut down US 89 for a short time. At approximately 1:15 p.m, first responders were called out to the scene on July…
Teen runaway arrested after crime spree in Idaho and Wyoming
The following is a news release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, June 29, at 7:12 a.m., Jefferson County Dispatch received a report of a juvenile runaway near 3100 East and 650 North in Menan. The 15-year-old male…
Independent Notes: Town clerks, administrators are key to the success of a community.
I have covered so many town council meetings over the past four decades, I have lost track. When combined with other public meetings, a few thousand at a minimum. Most have been here in Star Valley, first with Afton and…
Sanderson honored by Wyoming municipalities
• Afton Administrator honors co-workers Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson was honored with a Community Hero Award at the Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) Summer Convention in Cheyenne this year. The award honors individuals who give back to their…
Septic waste dumping: Is Lincoln County facing a crisis?
The town of Afton is currently grappling with significant challenges surrounding its septic waste management system, stemming from two recent overflow incidents—one on April 20 and the other on June 10. At last week’s town council meeting, Utility Director Josh…
Afton PD seeking info in Rockbridge mischief
The Afton Police Department (APD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals who have been causing what they are categorizing as “mischief” in the Rockbridge area. “We’ve had a group of kids who hav been causing some mischief…
Swift Creek Canyon search continues into day three for Ned Eddins of Afton
Star Valley Search & Rescue continues looking for Ned Eddins, 93, of Afton who was last seen on Saturday, June 7. Eddins was reported as missing to police on Tuesday, resulting in a search up Swift Creek Canyon east of…
Town of Afton Administrator Violet Sanderson shares updates on events and projects
In her recent appearance on SVI Radio, Town of Afton Administrator Violet Sanderson delivered an engaging update on community events and infrastructure projects during her monthly report on June 5. Sanderson emphasized the upcoming Afton Freedom Festival and 4th…
Afton businesses invited to brighten Main Street with summer display contest
Downtown Afton will soon see a splash of color as local businesses prepare for the upcoming “Main Street in Bloom” event, organized by the Afton Main Street Alliance in partnership with Outlaw T’s of Star Valley. The event…