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Star Valley builds bridge to Ukraine community in crisis
April 16, 2026
• Advocates return to U.S. for political support through petition signatures Star Valley welcomes guests from throughout the world in all seasons of…
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Independent Obituaries: April 15, 2026
April 16, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the April 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Cecil Dana…
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Classical Night of Music Concert to light up the Ford
April 16, 2026
The Star Valley Arts Council (SVAC) is hosting its second annual Classical Night of Music on Saturday, April 18 on the Ford Theatre stage at 7 p.m. Local music artists…
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Spring Has Sprung Craft Fair happens Saturday
April 16, 2026
Star Valley’s annual Spring Has Sprung Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds South Exhibit Building in Afton. Doors will be open from 9…
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Silo Floral and Market named Star Valley Chamber of Commerce April Business of the Month
April 15, 2026
Silo Floral and Market, owned by Shannon Cowan, has been named the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce’s April Business of the Month. The chamber cited the shop’s role in…
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SVI Radio Interview: Ron Anderson & Scott Shumway – Wall That Heals
April 15, 2026
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Community meeting set to discuss rising food prices
April 15, 2026
Local residents plan to meet at the end of the month to bring ideas and potential solutions to rising grocery costs and limited food access in Star Valley. Susan…
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Azar House wraps up nearly a decade of service in Star Valley
April 15, 2026
After nearly nine years of serving families and women throughout the valley, Azar House Pregnancy Resource Center has officially closed its doors. The center stopped seeing clients on December 31,…
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Kentucky Derby Raffle drawing set for Friday
April 15, 2026
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…
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Star Valley Ranch considering Mountain States annexation
April 15, 2026
With an extensive review coming before the community’s planning commission, the Town of Star Valley Ranch is moving forward with the next step for the 76-acre Mountain States Annexation. The…
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SVI Radio Interview: Jeff Lippencott – Composer of Wyoming’s America 250 Celebration Theme
April 14, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson – April 14
April 14, 2026
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PODCAST: Randy Thompson & Ben Olivas answer AI questions during Weekday Wake-Up
April 13, 2026
Randy Thompson and Ben Olivas stepped into the SVI Radio studio on Monday, April 13 to answer questions regarding artificial intelligence, or AI. The Q&A occurred for the day’s Text-In…
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SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Ru Rok & Administrator Trevor Aitken – Town of Star Valley Ranch
April 13, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Tim Hale – LCSD2 Education Foundation
April 13, 2026
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Letters to the Editor: April 8, 2026
April 11, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the April 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Small Towns, Real Power By Amber Hyde Disclaimer: The following article…
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Rock Church Summer Theater auditions scheduled for April 18
April 11, 2026
This year’s Rock Church Summer Theater will continue the tradition of producing locally-written performances, with auditions being held on April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Charity Williams and…
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Top community music students present public recital
April 10, 2026
Private studio music students from throughout Star Valley are participating in the National Federation of Music Clubs Star Valley Spring Music Festival on Saturday, April 11. Honor students who receive…
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Independent Obituaries: April 8, 2026
April 9, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the April 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Elaine Rainey…
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WWCC plans to visit outreach centers to develop local offerings
April 9, 2026
Western Wyoming Community College has undergone several changes in the past year and more are on the way as they look to capitalize on funding that they hope will…
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