Utah man dies while in custody at Lincoln County Justice Center
A Utah man died on Saturday evening after being booked into the Lincoln County Justice Center. According to Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson, the man, identified as Tyson J. Alvares, 38, from Smithfield, Utah, was attending the Oyster Ridge Music…
Two deaths in Opal being investigated as possible overdose
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two individuals found in southern Lincoln County in the Town of Opal. Sheriff Shane Johnson said a report was received on July 1 of two deceased individuals in a camper…
SVI Radio Interview: Sheriff Johnson & Deputy Hunting – Treatment Court Program
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Kentucky Derby Raffle drawing set for Friday
A Kentucky Derby VIP raffle designed to strengthen local emergency response is set to be drawn this Friday morning. Organizers say tickets are still available for residents looking to support Lincoln County Search and Rescue while getting a chance…
Fundraiser supports both search and rescue units in Lincoln County
On Tuesday, March 10, Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson and Star Valley Search & Rescue Commander Matt McMurdo visited the SVI Radio studio to discuss an exciting fundraiser aimed at benefiting both the Star Valley and Lincoln County Search…
Avalanche near Commissary Ridge claims life of Springville, Utah man
An avalanche that occurred Sunday afternoon, January 11 near Commissary Ridge has claimed the life of a Utah man. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the department received a Garmin InReach notification of an injured snowmobiler in the LaBarge Creek…
News Year’s Day snowmobile accident claims life of Afton man
A snowmobile accident that occurred southeast of Star Valley on New Year’s day has claimed the life of an Afton resident. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson stated that at 5:03 p.m. on January 1, the Lincoln County Dispatch Center received…
Tamale Sale raises funds for local charities
Inmates in the Lincoln County Detention Center in Kemmerer recently concluded a tamale sale, with a portion of proceeds going towards local senior centers in Lincoln County. The sale was a resounding success, with a total of 912 tamales sold,…
Star Valley Ranch passes county streaming resolution
The Town of Star Valley Ranch unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night that encourages the Lincoln County Commission to begin streaming county commission meetings. The resolution recommends the “Lincoln County Commission implement live streaming of its Commission meetings and make…
Body of missing Afton man found and recovered from Swift Creek
The body of a missing 93-year-old man from Afton was found and recovered by Star Valley Search Rescue Thursday afternoon. Commander Matt McMurdo said Ned Eddins was found deceased in the river up Swift Creek Canyon. According to a family…