Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: August 12, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the August 12, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. PRINCIPLES …. Not PERSONALITIES Dear Editor As we cast our vote next week, hopefully we have evaluated the politicians on Principles,…
One Voter’s Opinion
The following is a paid political endorsement provided by Evan Simpson Having served with many of the state and federal office political candidates, I have developed opinions of who are good leaders, and who are not. I offer the following…
Cowboys Enter Second Week of Fall Camp
• Pokes open Season at CSU on Sept. 5 The Wyoming Cowboys hit the field on Thursday after an off day and Media Day yesterday for the seventh practice of the fall on Jonah Field inside War Memorial Stadium. What…
Alyssa Glover Scores in Waning Seconds to Lift Soccer to 1-0 Victory over Drake
It took 89 minutes and 46 seconds, but the University of Wyoming soccer team found its breakthrough Thursday at the Madrid Sports Complex. Alyssa Glover netted a score with just 14 seconds remaining, which lifted the Cowgirls to a 1-0…
Governor Gordon Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Ann Simpson
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has ordered both the U.S. and Wyoming state flags to be flown at half-staff statewide Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in honor and memory of Ann Simpson, wife of the late former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson. Ann…
Independent Obituaries: August 12, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 12, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Steve Floyd Raymond Steve “Fuzzy” Floyd, 68, passed away August 3,…
Bare Fire now estimated at 370 acres
The Bare Fire, in the Wyoming Range, is approximately 370 acres and 5% contained. Reported acreage has been further reduced to reflect more precise mapping. Approximately 147 personnel are assigned to the incident. Fire managers designate portions of the fire…
Tyler Hughes Named to Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
The Wuerffel Foundation today announced a record 113 nominees to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, recognizing college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement. Wyoming quarterback Tyler…
Game and Fish investigates bear-inflicted human injury
A woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries on Monday, Aug. 10, after a surprise encounter with a presumed black bear while hiking with her dogs on the History Trail on Teton Pass, outside of Jackson. She was well-prepared and successfully deployed bear…
(Photo Gallery) – Friday Night PRCA Rodeo
It was a great week of the Lincoln County Fair. Take a look at a few of the rodeo pictures taken by the staff here at SVI. PHOTOS BELOW BY DAHL ERICKSON – PHOTOS BELOW BY AUBREY HALE – …