Emergency closure issued in parts of Grand Teton National Park
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming — The National Park Service has implemented an emergency closure in the Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point areas on the west side of Jenny Lake for human…
Independent Obituaries: July 11, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the July 11, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Ella Ann (Johnson) Spencer, 80, of Afton, passed away on July 1, 2018 with family and friends…
(Video) – Kathy Ziegenfelder & Derek Greenwald with Star Valley Medical Center
As part of a Health Topics Tuesday, SVI caught up with Kathy Ziegenfelder, Director of Nursing at Star Valley Care Center, and Derek Greenwald, Star Valley Care Center Nursing Home Administrator.
Wyoming News Briefs: July 9, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These briefs come courtesy of the WNE. Utah man charged with human trafficking CHEYENNE (WNE) — A Utah man could face up to 100 years in prison after being…
Wikiup Road improvements completed
The Greys River Ranger District took advantage of the dry weather to complete much needed road improvements to the lower section of the Wickiup Road this weekend before the Independence Day holiday. On Saturday June 30, 2018, Forest road crew…
Afton/Osmond schools at capacity
The Wyoming State Construction School Facilities Division has toured two of Star Valley elementary schools as the two facilities are now meeting or exceeding student capacity. Officials met with Lincoln County School District No. 2 administrators and school trustees for…
Funeral services for Ella Ann Spencer
Funeral Services for Ella Ann Spencer will be held Saturday, July 14th at 1:00 pm at the Afton Tabernacle. Viewing will be Friday, July 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Schwab Mortuary in Afton. Viewing prior to the service from…
Graveside services for Daniel Keehn
A Celebration of Life for Daniel Keehn will take place Tuesday, July 10. A visitation will take place from 12-1:45 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. A Graveside Service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. at the Afton Cemetery.
Judge to decide if teen in backpack bomb case will be tried as adult
Story by Annie Knox, KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — A teenager accused of trying to make a backpack bomb and detonate it at a southern Utah high school has a history of being bullied and often kept it to himself,…
Two arrested in connection to Preston gunfire
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission PRESTON — Two people were arrested after reports of a gun being fired. The Preston Police Department responded to the area of South 300 East after multiple 911 calls…