Independent Notes: You are invited to a one-hour presentation on Ukraine, Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Afton Civic Center.
By Dan and Kim Dockstader Have you ever met someone and thought, “I am in the presence of greatness!” Recently we had the opportunity of meeting the Ellwanger family who call both Star Valley and Israel home. Russell is…
Chamber hosts Bank of Star Valley economic presentation
Star Valley and Lincoln County continue to lead the state in growth as noted in a message to the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce during a February luncheon. FIND THE FULL REPORT AT BOSV.COM – Marcus Weber, President and CEO…
Kemmerer Hockey draws 30 for a revival of Kodiaks
First games Saturday. Adam Calkins serves as hockey teacher and coach. Early evening temperatures in Kemmerer hover at zero but it doesn’t detour a group of young skaters gathering at the frozen pond at the Kemmerer Golf Course. Undeterred by…
Star Valley Health in better position
Reflecting on the financial challenges of the past year, Star Valley Health CEO Dan Ordyna and COO Mike Hunsaker reported improvements for the hospital with healthcare facilities in Afton, Thayne and Alpine, in addition to services that extend to Kemmerer…
Independent Notes: ‘We all got to watch Gabe grow up before our eyes on SVI.’
Several years ago I received an email from a young man who had an interest in sports and broadcasting. Gabe Daniel had written a nice note, inquiring about working for us at SVI Media. While he was very young,…
SV Ranch makes a budget adjustment and reviews a subdivision in January
The Star Valley Ranch Town Council January meeting included a third reading of a budget amendment related to snow removal equipment. Other ordinances dealt with rentals and official town holidays. “We had an opportunity to purchase something called snow…
Independent Notes: Record number of awards for SVI !
The past year has been a year of achievements for the SVI Media. Our morning show, “Weekday Wake-up” received the Wyoming Association of Broadcaster’s award for best quality in the state. I agree. I travel throughout Wyoming on a regular…
Star Valley Ranch opens year with ordinance approvals
Two ordinances were passed at the Star Valley Ranch Town Council January meeting and another tabled. A budget amendment of $88,400 was approved on third and final reading in a brief meeting for the Town of Star Valley Ranch January…
Grover Park will be part of Greys River Collaborative
Plans are coming together for improvements in the Grover Park area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Greys River Collaborative Director Brett Story offered background on the work of the local organization that teams up representatives from the Bridger-Teton National Forest…
John Koehler reflects on 50 years of aviation
A fifty year aviation career was honored Saturday, January 10, 2026 when John Koehler was presented with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. The honor is named after aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright. Koehler was recognized for his extensive…