Building a tradition of high school sports coverage
In 2014, the Star Valley Independent was expanding into a new path of multi-media coverage. Along with the addition of internet and traditional am/fm radio also came something brand new to the valley. Video coverage of high school sports. Like…
Mounted Shooting Competition returns to Star Valley this weekend
◆ Event is free to the public Friday and Saturday at the LC Fairgrounds. The Wyoming Desperados Mounted Shooting Club’s annual Star Valley Shootout is this weekend at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Competition is scheduled for Friday and Saturday with…
Sierra Butler named Miss Rodeo Wyoming
◆Butler will compete for Miss Rodeo America in 2022. The 2021 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Queen has been named Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2022 following a grueling week of competition during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas. Sierra Butler, from…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Visiting Hours” by Ed Sheeran
Kick It or Keep It alternates back to Swift 98 this week with a brand new release from Ed Sheeran. “Visiting Hours” is a ballad about wanting to visit those who have passed on. The song is a pre-release to…
WYDOT’s Driver Services Thayne location to increase hours of operation
◆ Growth in Star Valley prompts adjusted schedule. The Wyoming Department of Transporation’s Driver Services Office in Thayne is scheduled to see an increase in open hours beginning early in 2022. Stephanie Harsha, WYDOT Public Relation Specialist for District 3,…
Lightning ignites small fires in Alpine area
A Tuesday night thunderstorm with heavy lighting activity is the cause of at least two fires in the Alpine area. The storm moved through the northern Star Valley region at about 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. Alpine Fire Chief…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Waitin’ for the Weekend” by Jamie Hansen
A new country song from a Wyoming artist is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. Jamie Hansen of Laramie, Wyoming released “Waitin’ for the Weekend” on Friday, August 13. If the song is kept it…
August 12: Brian Muir, Kemmerer City Administrator
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Erik Dalton wins 2021 Vocalist competition
◆ Celebrity judge David Archuleta performs memorable concert. Singer/Songwriter Erik Dalton from Bountiful, Utah was named the winner of The Vocalist for 2021, claiming the $10,000 grand prize. Returning contestant Keishianna Peterson of Pocatello, Idaho finished as this year’s runner-up….