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Funeral services for Farrell Jenkins

Funeral services for Farrell Jenkins will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 12 noon in the Freedom LDS Church. A viewing will take place prior to the services from 9:30-11:45 a.m. For local obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary online.

Memorial service for Kenny Allen Eppler

A memorial service for Kenny Allen Eppler will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 12 noon at the Bedford LDS Chapel. For local obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary.

(Video) – Star Valley soccer hosts Riverton

Both Star Valley soccer teams have a chance to cement a trip to the 3A state tournament next month as they host Riverton High School on Friday. The Lady Braves (6-4)(3-0) will start their match with Riverton (3-7)(2-1) with a…

Gas prices averaging over $3 per gallon as summer season promises even higher totals

Area residents may have noticed some increases in gasoline prices that may seem sudden, but according to trends from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service, the increase has been in the horizon for the past several months. Prices in…

In response to hemp oil sales, authorities warn that THC in any form is illegal in Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation is working to educate Wyoming’s residents about Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil. The oil is derived from Hemp, and is often referred to as Hemp Oil. “DCI has recieved multiple inquiries regarding the legality of possessing,…

Be Aware of Bogus Fundraising Insurers

CHEYENNE-Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Glause is asking Wyoming consumers and Wyoming clubs and organizations to be aware of some recent scams and fraudulent schemes that have been perpetrated against fundraising efforts. Glause said, “Summer is coming and it is the…

Funeral services for Patsy Louise Howard

Funeral services for Patsy Louise Howard will take place on Monday, April 23, 2019 at 12 noon in the Thayne LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton…

Powell trustees to write comprehensive school safety plan and postpone gun policy

By Tessa Baker, Powell Tribune, Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The school board in Powell has decided to work on a safety and security plan for now and postpone taking up a proposal to start drafting a policy that…

UW team that revolutionized grasshopper control is recognized

A University of Wyoming Extension team that changed how grasshopper outbreaks are treated around the world has received the 2018 Western Extension Directors Association Award of Excellence for its efforts. Prior to 2010, large-scale applications of broad-spectrum pesticide neurotoxins were…

Independent News Briefs: April 18, 2018

The latest edition of the Star Valley Independent is out and in the pages of the local paper, publishing since Feb. 13, 1901, you’ll find a report on on the conditions of the Porcupine Slide on Greys River as spring…