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SVI Radio Interview: Sen. Dockstader & Rep. Byron - Alpine Charter School
May 2, 2024
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Engineering For Impact presentation at Melvin Brewing on May 8
May 2, 2024
The Silicon Couloir and the Town of Alpine have combined to present an Engineering For Impact presentation with Lindsey Kneuven, Pure Impact CEO and a resident of Alpine. The evening will explore how entrepreneurs can integrate social and environmental... Read More
Grow A Little Extra project kicks off for fourth year in Lincoln County
May 2, 2024
Provided by Lincoln County Extension Afton, WYO – The fourth year of Grow a Little Extra is kicking off in Lincoln with free seeds available at the Lincoln County Extension office. Cassie Jasperson will coordinate Grow a Little Extra efforts in... Read More
First Spring High School Rodeo held on Friday
May 2, 2024
• Kerr, Hilton brothers finish top 3 The first spring rodeo for the 8th District Idaho High School Rodeo was held on Friday, April 26 in Pocatello. Middle and high school age athletes from Star Valley competed in the event,... Read More
Independent Notes: Job fairs, like the one held at SVHS, open doors of opportunity for the next generation.
May 2, 2024
I was impressed with the trade fair that came to Star Valley on April 23. The trades will only continue to expand in the coming years in southwest Wyoming. I’ve made numerous trips to the Trona Patch in the... Read More
Zack Hale joins SVH Audiology
May 2, 2024
• Star Valley graduate back home, helping us hear. According to Dr. Zack Hale, a condition called tinnitus or a ringing in the ears started his journey to becoming an audiologist. Hale attended Utah State University for both his... Read More
SVHS ensembles earns Superior ratings
May 2, 2024
• Seven SVHS music ensembles earn Superior ratings at Southwest District Music and Music in the Parks Festivals Star Valley High School’s seven music ensembles all received Superior ratings at the Southwest District Music Festival held at SVHS on Friday... Read More
Flyover Town plays the Ford this Saturday
May 2, 2024
• The band has played concerts in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Afton’s historic Ford Theatre is hosting Flyover Town in concert on Saturday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Flyover Town is a country music duo from Green River that offers... Read More
Why Your Story Podcast: Merrill Osmond of The Osmond Brothers
May 2, 2024
This week on The Why Your Story Podcast, Travis and MJ invited Duke Dance to join them as they speak with Travis’ father, Merrill Osmond from the famous Osmond Brothers. Read More
Merritt, Peterson win Dancing with the Star Valley Stars
May 1, 2024
• Third annual event deemed another success In an “unprecedented” vote, there was a tie for the winner of the third annual Dancing with the Star Valley Stars event held Saturday, April 27 at the Afton Ford Theatre. After dancing... Read More
SVHS students bring home top honors at SkillsUSA Wyoming
May 1, 2024
Seventeen Star Valley High School students competed in the Wyoming SkillsUSA competition last week in Casper. Seven of the 17 placed first in their Technical Contests, two students finished second, and one student placed third. “This was a good... Read More
Funeral services for Diane Gardner
May 1, 2024
Funeral services for Diane Gardner will take place Saturday May 4, at 11 a.m. at the Salt River Ward LDS Church. A viewing will take place Friday May 3, from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 9:30-10:45... Read More
SVHS hosts businesses for 2024 Trades Expo
May 1, 2024
• Local and Southwest Wyoming employers feature careers and jobs! The High-Altitude Trade Expo included Star Valley on the list of springtime educational based presentations. The trades job fair was the combined work of the Southwest Wyoming Manufacturing Partnership... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Mr. Adam Guild, Lizzie Heiner & Ellie McCombie - SVHS Art
May 1, 2024
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The New Alpine Fire Truck has arrived
May 1, 2024
• Additional equipment purchases needed The new Alpine Fire Truck has arrived and now it’s time to put the finishing touches on a first response vehicle designed to address growth in one of Wyoming’s fastest growing communities. Referencing a story... Read More
LCSD No. 2 tabling K-6 decision
May 1, 2024
• District currently undergoing MCER study triggered by capacity. Star Valley’s student population continues to grow along with the communities in the area. Recent discussions have taken place between Lincoln County School District No. 2 (LCSD No. 2) and residents... Read More
Property Tax Refund Deadline is June 3
May 1, 2024
• State program expanded to qualify more residents. The application window is now open for the statewide property tax refund program — and local legislative and Lincoln County officials want residents here to apply by June 3 to get a... Read More
(Photo Gallery) - Dancing With the Star Valley Stars
May 1, 2024
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Independent Obituaries: May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the May 1, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Harry Keyfauver Harry Roger Keyfauver age 94. Harry was... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Clerk April Brunski
April 30, 2024
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