Star Valley surgeon urges patients not to wait on foot, ankle problems
A Star Valley Health orthopedic surgeon is telling patients with foot and ankle problems not to put off treatment. “Don’t hesitate,” Dr. Trask Muir said during an interview on the SVI Radio. “It’s better to come in early, learn…
Lincoln County Fair Parade moved to new date
• Parade set for 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7 The Lincoln County Fair Parade will have a new date and route this year as organizers look to boost turnout and make the event more countywide. Tomi Erickson of…
Star Valley Health to feature daily department booths at Lincoln County Fair
Star Valley Health is planning a more interactive presence at this year’s Lincoln County Fair, with staff from several departments set to meet with attendees throughout the week. Mike Hunsaker, COO of Star Valley Health, said the health system…
Lower Valley Energy rolls out new rate structure on October 1
Bear Prairie, CEO of Lower Valley Energy (LVE), said the cooperatives Board of Trustees approved a new rate structure to better match costs with how electricity is actually used. “We did change rates,” Prairie said. “The board did approve…
Eight Minute Rescue
THIS FEATURE APPEARED IN THE JULY 22, 2026 EDITION OF THE STAR VALLEY INDEPENDENT – Afton will never forget the day a culvert at Canyon View Park became the stage for a miracle. In just eight minutes, a…
Spotted knapweed program to run July 27-29
Joining the Weekday Wake-up on July 15, Travis Osmond said spotted knapweed has become a major concern in the north end of the county. “It’s just crazy, crazy invasive,” Osmond said. “There is so much spotted knapweed up there…
Lincoln County GOP opts not to endorse candidates ahead of primary election
The Lincoln County Republican Party has decided not to endorse any candidates ahead of the upcoming primary election, citing limited participation and a need for more information. Chairman Lance Oviatt discussed the decision during an appearance on the…
Country star Ian Munsick bringing Wyoming roots to Lincoln County Fair stage
Wyoming native Ian Munsick is set to return to his home state as the headlining act for the 2026 Lincoln County Fair, taking the stage Friday, July 31, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. The announcement has generated…
Unique pavement preservation around Palisades Reservoir
• Highway 26 drivers should expect delays as scrub seal work continues through August Pavement preservation work is underway along the U.S. Highway 26 near Palisades, with crews applying scrub seal treatments as part of a broader effort to…
Lincoln County implements Stage One Fire Restrictions
• Limited open burning and fireworks Lincoln County fire officials are urging residents to use extra caution as Stage 1 fire restrictions took effect overnight, limiting certain forms of open burning and fireworks activity due to elevated wildfire risk….