Wyoming News Briefs: June 11, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Bison gores Yellowstone visitor JACKSON (WNE) — A California woman was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after being gored by a…
UW Enrollment continues to grow
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming’s enrollment continues to tick upward after one of the strongest years in the school’s history. “Across the undergrad platform in Laramie, at UW-C(asper), and online,…
Fire near Pocatello 60-percent contained
POCATELLO – Fire officials estimate the Rim Fire to be 873 acres, with little potential for further spread. The fire is 60 percent contained. Crews continue to focus operational efforts on enhancing and securing line on the east, north and…
Two bodies recovered after glider crash in Grand Teton National Park
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming – Teton Interagency Dispatch was contacted at approximately 12 p.m. Saturday, June 9, about two individuals that did not return from a scenic glider ride that departed…
(Video) – 45th Annual Wyoming Shrine Bowl
Star Valley’s McKay Young and Nicc Crosby are coaching the South team which includes recent SVHS graduates Ronnie Kaye, Hunter Cranney, Payton Erickson and Josh Dawson. Antheny Petersen and Rick Nate of Cokeville are also part of the South squad…
Wyatt Peck to run in Brooks PR Meet Friday evening
When Wyatt Peck hears the gun go off this Friday in Seattle, he will take off in the 800 meter run knowing he has put in the work and that his teammates and coaches will be watching. CLICK HERE TO…
Independent Obituaries: June 6, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the June 6, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Dennis Moss was born on May 29, 1948 in Spokane, Washington, son of Harry and Alberta Moss….
Independent Obituaries: May 23, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the May 23, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Eric Clifford Erickson age 76, passed away in Grover, Wyoming on May 14, 2018. Eric was born…
Independent Obituaries: May 16, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the May 16, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Earnest LaGrande Hobbs, age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 8, 2018 at his home in Ammon,…
Independent Obituaries: May 9, 2018
These obituaries appeared in the May 9, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Richard “Dick” Casull , 87, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2018 after a long battle…