UW Wrestling Excited to Open New Practice Facility
The University of Wyoming wrestling team will soon have a new practice home. The Cowboys are scheduled to move into their new facility in the John Corbett Building following the 2025-26 season, ahead of the 2026-27 season. The new space,…
(Video) Inaugural season of Star Valley Little League Baseball
By John Little: SVI Media Star Valley’s first official Little League baseball season is wrapping up — and for the players, parents, and volunteers who made it happen, it’s already a home run. Co-founder Richard Huntsman shares how Star Valley…
Kemmerer man breaks tiger trout record
KEMMERER — Another year, another tiger trout record in Wyoming. Shelby Holder of Kemmerer set the new record on June 6 with a 14-pound, 15.2-ounce fish caught in the Hams Fork River near Kemmerer. The fish was 31.2 inches long…
Marquelle Dent Hired to Cowgirl Staff
• Former Cowgirl hired as Special Assistant to Head Coach Former Cowgirl basketball player Marquelle Dent has been hired as a Special Assistant to the Head Coach and will join the Cowgirl basketball staff for the 2025-26 season. Dent spent…
Wyoming’s average gas prices fall nearly 4.5 cents per gallon in last week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 9.3 cents per…
Independent Obituaries: June 11, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 11, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. \Verdell Skinner Verdell C Skinner,…
UW Extension Hosts North Lincoln County 4-H Shoot
The UW North Lincoln County 4-H Shooting Sports program held its annual County Shoot for air rifle and archery this past Saturday at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Young participants showcased their skills in precision shooting and archery, demonstrating the…
Yellowstone visitor numbers in May the highest since COVID-19
Yellowstone National Park hosted 566,363 recreation visits in May 2025, up 8% from May 2024 (522,450 recreation visits). Visitation in May 2025 was the busiest on record and showed a 20% increase from May 2021 (473,799 recreation visits). Yellowstone’s record-breaking…
Bridge work will affect Star Valley drivers
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Reiman Corp. will begin work on a district wide bridge rehabilitation project beginning on Monday, June 16. Crews will be working in the Star Valley area on US 89 on two…
Alpine announces grant awards
The Alpine Travel and Tourism Committee is pleased to announce its Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Awards. The committee has approved funding for a variety of events, programs, and initiatives that promote tourism, enhance visitor experiences, and support local organizations and…