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Multiple vehicle crash results in injuries

A crash took place on U.S. 89 near mile post 123 at approximately 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday evening. According to information from the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), a northbound vehicle, a one-ton Dodge truck, allegedly fell asleep and crossed the…

Scam Call Impersonator

  • Sheriff’s Office warns of scam callers impersonating Captain Andrews. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to not give out personal and banking information over the phone following a series of scam calls made by someone pretending…

Afton Fire Department responds to Osmond house fire

The Afton Volunteer Fire Department, Star Valley EMS and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home fire in Osmond Tuesday afternoon. Lincoln County Dispatch received a 911 call around 1:00 p.m. for a house that was on fire and…

Thick fog a factor in Monday evening collision

Road conditions have been challenging in the area over the past week and adding to that have been limited visibility which was a factor in an accident on US 89 south of Smoot. It was also a primary factor in…

No injuries reported in Grover corner collision

Slick road conditions led to a two-vehicle accident on US 89 on Saturday morning at the Grover junction.  According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a van rear-ended a pickup towing a trailer with a snowmobile as they were attempting to…

LC Sheriff’s Office announces new Inmate Communications System

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is planning to implement a new inmate communication system for the Detention Center. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson says there are several companies that manufacture communications for inmates. He says they had a company for…

Hit and Run Driver identified

The following is a release from the Afton Police Department –  During the early evening hours on November 20, 2023, an off-duty Wyoming State Trooper called the Lincoln County Communications Center and advised of a vehicle possibly matching the description…

SVI Radio Interview-Nov. 14: LC Sheriff Shane Johnson & Jennifer Woodie of Turning Point

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When to Stop for School Busses

Yes, still stop on a five-lane road says Sheriff’s Office. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to be aware of school buses during the new school year, stating that you do need to stop for buses at all…