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…
Commission discusses streaming county meetings
The Lincoln County Commissioners discussed the possibility of streaming county meetings during the regularly scheduled County Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 21. The discussion was held in response to resolutions signed by the Alpine and Thayne Town Councils and the…
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…
County looking for solution for septic services
• Towns limited in taking private septic shipments. The Lincoln County Commission hosted towns and septic system businesses in a July 8 meeting centered around finding a solution for a drop location. Chief of Staff Stephen Allen advised the meeting…
(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…
2nd earthquake in three days rumbles near Thayne
A second earthquake has occurred west of Thayne, this time on Sunday evening. The United State Geological Service reports that the magnitude 3.0 quake took place at 10:03 p.m. Sunday, February 2. The location was roughly 2.5 miles of Thayne…
Game and Fish to hold mule deer community conversation in Thayne
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Jackson region would like to invite the public to participate in a community conversation focused on mule deer. This discussion will offer a unique opportunity for the public to engage directly with Game and…