New Lincoln County Chief of Staff prioritizes projects
• Allen joins commission after working for SLCEDC. The new Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff Stephen Allen says there are several projects they want to prioritize as they seek to create some unity with the new role. Allen…
SVI Radio Interview-Oct. 23: Stephen Allen, Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff
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SVI Radio Interview-Sept. 25: Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly
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Lower Valley Energy considers solar operations for Star Valley
• Survey shows positive response to solar power. Lower Valley Energy (LVE) CEO Jim Webb says the company is considering building a solar project in Lincoln County which customers can eventually subscribe to. He says they are working with Energy…
Aug. 28: Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly
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TriSight Founder discusses uses for coal and timelines
• Company reports to LC Planning/Zoning. Founder and President of TriSight, Brad Burnham, sat down with SVI to discuss different uses for coal, along with timelines to get up and running in Lincoln County. He says they formed the company…
Independent Notes: The Role of Minerals in our State and County Economics
Sen. John Barrasso made a stop in Star Valley this week. He maintains a tradition of attending the Lincoln Fair Parade every year. I have always appreciated that visit because its easy to get caught up in the work with…
Photo Gallery: Lincoln County Fair Endurocross
There were thrills, spills and a couple of chills as riders tried to solve the Endurocross course at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Monday night. Here are a few shots of the evening. (Photos by Dahl Erickson)
Hale sentenced 9-10 years for Aggravated Assault
Jordan Hale, a Star Valley Ranch man found guilty of aggravated assault, has been sentenced to 9-10 years in prison. Judge Joseph Bluemel issued the sentencing on Monday, June 3. Hale had been facing up to life in prison after…
Community Fourth of July Events
By Joanna Howard, Librarian La Barge Branch Library Eleven years ago, I attended my first Independence Day Celebration in La Barge. It started with the Main Street Parade, followed by the Lil Buckaroo Rodeo, and finished with fireworks on Firecracker Hill….