Two-vehicle accident draws area first-responders
A two-vehicle accident occurred east of Afton, just after 11 a.m. on Monday October 20. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), a half-ton GMC pickup was headed eastbound toward Afton on Highway 238 while a half-ton…
Lincoln Self Reliance celebrates 25 years
In July, Lincoln Self Reliance (LSR), a local, government-funded provider of care services to families and individuals who face physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities, celebrated 25 years of providing services to residents in Kemmerer, Afton, Thayne and Evanston. “LSR…
Staffing shortage at Lincoln Self Reliance
• Starting wage is $18.50/hour with full benefits package Lincoln Self Reliance is experiencing a critical shortage of staff members. Three positions in Thayne and three positions in Afton, which make up 30% of the necessary employees for those…
Lincoln County Commission hosts meeting on septic system options
On Tuesday, July 8, community members, local leaders, and septic system businesses gathered at the Afton Planning and Zoning Office to address the critical issue of septic waste disposal in Lincoln County. Chief of Staff Stephen Allen described the…
(Photo Gallery) – Independence Day Parades
There’s no better place to be on the Fourth of July than Star Valley, Wyoming and the crowds across the towns showed that as both residents and visitors alike lined up for the parades. Here are a few photos from…
Latest census data released: Star Valley continues to see growth
The Town of Afton showed a population increase of 0.4 percent, while Star Valley Ranch showed a 0.2 percent decline in a Wyoming Census update released through the state’s Economic Analysis Division in May. That report showed Afton’s population…
SVI Radio Interview: Laughing All The Way Show
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Lincoln County voters will decide on 6th Penny next week
• Additional one cent sales tax would fund municipal projects if passed Next week voters in Lincoln County will determine if a county-wide sales tax increase will go into effect. The Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax would increase the…
Independent Notes: I hope our elected officials are sleepless.
The battle to save jobs and maintain a solid tax base continues in Kemmerer. Decisions here will affect all of Lincoln County. That’s why I travel to Portland with a Commissioner and the Commission’s Chief of Staff to talk about…
Bridger-Teton Plans Fall Prescribed Burns Near Star Valley to improve Mule Deer Habitat
The following is a news release from officials of the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Afton Wyo., September 24, 2024–The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to implement up to 1,852-acres burn in the Star Valley Front…