Lauterwasser Named Old Trapper Mountain West Player of the Week
• Second offensive honor of Lauterwasser’s career – third overall Wyoming’s Paige Lauterwasser was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week Monday afternoon, as announced by the league office. It is Lauterwasser’s third-career Mountain West player…
(Video) – Star Valley Braves at Soldotna Stars
After months of build up the day is here for the Star Valley Braves to take on the Soldotna Stars on SoHi’s field in Alaska. After making the trek, SVI Media will be streaming both the junior varsity and varsity…
Independent Obituaries: August 26, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 26, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. LeAnna Skinner It is with heavy hearts that we announce the…
Samuel “Tote” Harris Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
• He led the Pokes in Rushing last season The fourteenth annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List was announced on Tuesday. Cowboy sophomore running back Samuel “Tote” Harris was named to the list, as he has been named…
Wiltanger named Interim Director during leadership transition
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announces that Deputy Director Eric Wiltanger has stepped in as the Interim Director for the agency effective Aug. 10, following former Director Angi Bruce’s resignation on August 6. After retiring from 20…
Independent Letters to the Editor: August 19, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the August 19, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Good People at Accidents Dear Editor On Saturday evening, the 15th, someone hit a dog on Allred Rd. I heard the…
Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigating fish mortality event on Salt River
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is currently investigating a widespread fish mortality along the Salt River in Star Valley. Based on observations from biologists and reports from anglers, mortalities are occurring throughout the length of the river between the…
Cowboys Basketball Releases 2026-27 Schedule
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks unveiled the full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 Cowboy basketball season this week. The Pokes will compete in 14 non-conference matchups before kicking off Mountain West play in January with 18…
Independent Obituaries: August 19, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 19, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Janet Jacobson Janet Ann Jacobson passed away on June 3, 2026 in…
Welcome Back to School! – Greetings from the LCSD#2 Administration
Lincoln County School District #2 Dear Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! There is something special about the beginning of a new school year. It brings with it a renewed sense of hope,…