Afton Fire Department responds to controlled burn
A call came into the Afton Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday afternoon of visible flame and smoke in the Twin Cliffs road area on the north end of Afton. The AVFD responded as did the Afton Police Department and Star…
Snake River Canyon accident causes delays
An accident on U.S. Highway 89 between Alpine and Hoback Junction near the Taco Hole area at milepost 124 caused delays and reduced the flow of traffic on Tuesday afternoon, July 17. According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation Northwest…
Wyoming News Briefs: July 16, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtey the WNE. Missing Jackson motorcyclist found dead JACKSON (WNE) — The body of a Jackson man who became the subject of a multi-state search…
National attention prompts early launch of UW campaign
By Jeff Victor Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — When the University of Wyoming decided on a new marketing slogan — one element of a $500,000 campaign to boost enrollment — it hoped to reach potential students across…
Man thrown from vehicle, killed in Bear Lake County crash
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. FISH HAVEN — A Montpelier man was killed after his car rolled early Saturday morning in Bear Lake County. Russell J. Johnson, 41, was driving north on U.S. 89…
Wyoming ranked #1 in total energy costs
With July most often the hottest month of the year, energy consumption is at its highest for the United States this month and as a result, the costs of keeping those temperatures down can cost a bit more. According to…
Wyoming News Briefs: July 12, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. State takes back $1.7 million in taxes from Casper CASPER (WNE) — The city of Casper will receive $1.7 million less…
Funeral services for Lloyd Baker
Funeral services for Lloyd Baker will take place Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Etna LDS Church. A viewing will take place on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne from 6-8 p.m. and…