Letters to the Editor: July 15, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. America’s 250th Celebrations Dear Editor We would like to thank all of the people who organized activities for America’s 250th anniversary….
(Photo Gallery) – The Wall That Heals comes to Star Valley
The Wall That Heals was an amazing experience for Star Valley this past week. Here are a few photos from the event. Photos by Duke Dance, Dahl Erickson, McKay Young, Janet Erickson, Tomi Pintler and Zachary Walker.
Alpine grant will cover upgrades for community’s well No. 4
The Town of Alpine has secured a $1,077,000 Mineral Royalty Grant (MRG) to fund major upgrades to Well No. 4. The State Loan and Investment Board voted unanimously to approve the funding on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The grant…
Independent Obituaries: July 15, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Leslie Nebeker Leslie Naomi Nebeker, age 68, passed away on July…
A Trio of Cowboys Named Preseason All-MW
• Edmiston, Johnsen and Stuhlsatz named to Preseason Squad The Mountain West Conference Announced the Preseason All-Mountain West team prior to the first day of Old Trapper Mountain West Media Days at The Palms Resort and Casino on Wednesday. A…
Will voters split Wyoming’s Republican race for governor?
• The primary election victor is expected to win in November and lead the state for the next 4 years. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com The last two times the governor’s seat was open in Wyoming, the Republican nominee…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Reaches New Missionary Record
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries serving than at any other time in its history. Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, surpassing the previous high of just over 88,000 in 2014. This…
Supreme Court justices to testify before Congress on increasing security funding in rare appearance
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will make a rare appearance before Congress Tuesday, weeks after the end of a historic term. The justices are appearing before a House…
Fourth Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a third case of measles in Teton County, marking the state’s first measles outbreak of 2026. The case is an adult with an unknown vaccination status and is linked to the previous…
Governor Orders Flags Lowered for Death of Senator Lindsey Graham
Governor Mark Gordon, (R-Wyo.,) has ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff per flag policy and by order of the United States President for the death of Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. The flags will remain lowered until…