Four vehicle accident results in a fatality by Sarah Hale July 30, 2014 11:44 AM 0 comments Joseph Bale of Whittier, California died as a result of injuries sustained in a four-vehicle accident on Sunday.
Search & Rescue teams called out three times in three days by Dan Dockstader July 30, 2014 11:38 AM 0 comments Members of the Star Valley Search & Rescue teams were busy this past week.
3-year old found alive and well by Sarah Hale July 30, 2014 11:33 AM 0 comments 3-year old Dawson Coates went missing over the weekend but due to the help of local volunteers he was found safe and sound after a night in the woods.
Construction accident claims a life by Dan Dockstader July 29, 2014 10:09 AM 0 comments A tragic accident claimed the life of Killian Rigby of St. Anthony who was working on a construction project in Afton on Monday evening.
Audio: Friday Sports Stir: July 18, 2014 by Dahl Erickson July 18, 2014 10:01 AM 0 comments SVHS head football coach, Chris Howell, talks about the weight room, what the coaching staff focused on during the summer camp and what he expects from the Braves before the first day of practice next month.
Ricks & Demler win 4th Annual Star Valley Half-Marathon by Dahl Erickson July 17, 2014 3:52 PM 0 comments Trevor Ricks won his second Star Valley Half while Hannah Demler claimed her first and set a new women’s course record in the process.
Draney claws his way to a 9th place finish at Hard Rock 100 by Dahl Erickson July 17, 2014 3:47 PM 2 comments Ty Draney has won two 100-mile Ultramarathons in his career and has placed very well in others. He’s also had hot unforgiving courses force him out so he recognized that he had a special day in Colorado last weekend.
A Bohl-game in Year 1? Count this Poke optimist in. by Dahl Erickson July 14, 2014 11:14 AM 0 comments Dahl Erickson has experienced heartbreak in Las Vegas, San Diego, Albuquerque and Provo but has had great memories over the years as the Wyoming Cowboys try to get back to the top of the league.
Audio: 10 years of Loco: Draney talks about this year’s Vaquero. by Josh Henderson July 10, 2014 11:03 AM 0 comments With the 10th running slated for August, El Vaquero Loco (The Crazy Cowboy) is a 25K and 50K trail race that offers up the hidden nature of Star Valley. Josh Henderson runs the course with organizer Ty Draney.
Construction to begin on Thayne Elementary addition; district office bids rejected by Dan Dockstader July 16, 2014 10:23 AM 0 comments Thayne Elementary is currently projected to have more students than Afton Elementary. The school will receive a $2 million addition that will begin this month and continue through the coming school year.
UW releases Lincoln County Provost’s Honor Roll for Lincoln County by News Release updated June 24, 2014 6:02 PM 0 comments Ten students from Lincoln County have been named to the Provost’s Honor Roll for the spring semester from the University of Wyoming.
Is an awkward reunion between BYU and the Mountain West inevitable? by Dahl Erickson updated June 20, 2014 11:27 AM 19 comments Love ‘em or hate ‘em, BYU would put the Mountain West in a much stronger negotiating position when the new television contract is on the table.
UW extends Shyatt’s contract through 2019 by News Release June 19, 2014 11:31 AM 0 comments Coach Larry Shyatt won two national championships as an assistant with the University of Florida. He has never won fewer than 18 games in a season as the University of Wyoming head coach.
Friday Sports Stir: June 6, 2014 by Dahl Erickson updated June 10, 2014 2:39 PM 0 comments Do you wonder what is expected of competitive high school sports programs during the summer months?
Search & Rescue teams called out three times in three days by Dan Dockstader July 30, 2014 11:38 AM 0 comments Members of the Star Valley Search & Rescue teams were busy this past week.
Afton road construction moving north along Highway 89 by Dan Dockstader July 23, 2014 4:09 PM 0 comments Concrete work that has checkered Afton streets for weeks will conclude soon with milling of U.S 89 taking place after the Lincoln County Fair
Draney claws his way to a 9th place finish at Hard Rock 100 by Dahl Erickson July 17, 2014 3:47 PM 2 comments Ty Draney has won two 100-mile Ultramarathons in his career and has placed very well in others. He’s also had hot unforgiving courses force him out so he recognized that he had a special day in Colorado last weekend.
Local man facing felony charges by Sarah Hale July 16, 2014 10:14 AM A preliminary hearing on the case was held on Tuesday, July 15. During the hearing it was determined by the court that enough evidence existed to move the case to District Court. An arraignment hearing is scheduled for Monday, July 21.
Audio: SVMC CEO, Charlie Button, details upcoming changes by Independent Staff July 15, 2014 12:58 PM 0 comments Dan Dockstader spoke with Star Valley Medical Center CEO, Charlie Button, about the upcoming changes to the hospital.
Audio: Friday Sports Stir: July 18, 2014 by Dahl Erickson July 18, 2014 10:01 AM 0 comments SVHS head football coach, Chris Howell, talks about the weight room, what the coaching staff focused on during the summer camp and what he expects from the Braves before the first day of practice next month.
A Bohl-game in Year 1? Count this Poke optimist in. by Dahl Erickson July 14, 2014 11:14 AM 0 comments Dahl Erickson has experienced heartbreak in Las Vegas, San Diego, Albuquerque and Provo but has had great memories over the years as the Wyoming Cowboys try to get back to the top of the league.
Fortune favors the bold: Utah should trade up for Parker by Dahl Erickson updated June 27, 2014 2:23 PM 0 comments If the Utah Jazz think Jabari Parker is the next great superstar in the mold of Karl Malone, John Stockton and Deron Williams, they should go get him.
Is an awkward reunion between BYU and the Mountain West inevitable? by Dahl Erickson updated June 20, 2014 11:27 AM 19 comments Love ‘em or hate ‘em, BYU would put the Mountain West in a much stronger negotiating position when the new television contract is on the table.
Alyn Beck is a role model by Dahl Erickson June 11, 2014 5:54 PM 7 comments Alyn Beck was the husband of Nicole (Hastings) Beck, a Star Valley native. Nicole’s parents own and operate Hastings department store in Afton. Alyn’s brother Scott and his wife, Brianna, live in the valley as well. Brianna is the sister of Cheron (Neil) Hoopes.
ATV accident claims a life by Sarah Hale July 9, 2014 1:36 PM 0 comments An ATV accident took the life of Star Valley Ranch resident Gary Highham, 56, on July 4.
