Lincoln County renews Interagency Wildfire Pact
Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway addressed the Interagency Wildfire Pact, explaining that the pact provides vital financial backing and resource sharing when fires erupt. The agreement renewed the county’s participation in the state Emergency Fire Suppression Account through a…
Lincoln County expands PROSPER training to combat suicide rates
Brittany Ritter, representative for the Lincoln County Preventing ATODS (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) Abuse Coalition, joined the Weekday Wake-Up on Wednesday, October 28, to highlight the ongoing expansion of the PROSPER program. Standing for “Proactive Reduction of…
Local input central to Wild and Scenic River Plan
• Public meetings set for December Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway addressed the ongoing evaluation of river segments under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, noting that neighboring governing bodies and local conservation districts have taken active roles in reviewing…
A Light for Issac on a Star Valley Mountainside
This feature appeared in the October 28, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – For seven years, the quiet corners of home had offered no escape from grief. In a small Pennsylvania town where everybody knew everybody, loss didn’t…
Thayne public forum highlights town projects, future improvements
Mayor Devin Simpson said the annual gathering gives residents and surrounding community members a chance to learn about town projects, offer suggestions, and raise concerns. “We just basically wanted to try to be a little bit more transparent with our…
Community rallies for 6th Annual ‘Fighting Hunger Games’ food drive
In a year of tighter household budgets, the Star Valley community proved generosity cannot be measured solely by a tally sheet. Sierra Mitchell, head of the Afton Food Pantry, announced this week that while overall donation numbers declined from previous…
Squire Farms named October Business of the Month by Star Valley Chamber of Commerce
Suzanne Mate’ and Dustin Nelson of Squire Farms shared the story behind their dairy operation, its locally produced foods, and future plans. For Mate’, the farming journey began far from Wyoming. Raised in Paris by musician parents, she developed an…
St. Bart’s Food Bank welcomes Cokeville residents in need
The pantry operates at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church on Pine Street every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Visitors should enter through the Fellowship Hall door. No appointment is necessary, and other days or hours can be arranged upon…
Revenue officials explain property tax proposal ahead of November vote
Bret Fanning, Wyoming Department of Revenue director, and Ken Guille, property tax administrator, discussed Proposition 1 during an appearance on the Weekday Wake-up, emphasizing eligibility requirements and potential revenue losses. Guille said the exemption would cover only the dwelling,…
Kemmerer wildlife crossing project 56% complete; drivers warned of unfinished southern section
Construction on the wildlife crossing project south of Kemmerer is 56% complete, with two northern crossing structures and approximately 13 miles of adjoining fencing expected to be fully functional for migrating herds this winter, according to Wyoming Game and Fish…