(Photo Gallery) A Day In The Life Photo Contest
SVI Media asked area photographers to take pictures of photos that depict a day in the life of Star Valley. In the past this has been requested on a specific day but this year the photos could come from the…
Happy 134th Birthday, Wyoming
There are so many things to love about the state of Wyoming. Whether you live here or you’re just visiting the Cowboy State, there are some amazing places and fun things to do. If you love places with history, you…
Three Cowboys Earn Preseason All-Mountain West Honors
• Wyoming picked sixth in preseason poll LAS VEGAS, Nev. (July 10, 2024) – The Mountain West Conference released on Wednesday its 2024 Preseason Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-Conference Team as selected by Mountain West media members. Wyoming was…
Independent Obituaries: July 10, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the July 10, 2024 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. Mary LaDeen Astle Mary LaDeen Astle…
1WYO Launches its “307 Campaign” Fundraising Drive
• The “307 Campaign” seeks to unite the University of Wyoming community, alumni, fans and supporters LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 9, 2024) – 1WYO, the official NIL Collective of Wyoming Athletics, is proud to announce the launch of its “307 Campaign” fundraising…
National Museum of Military Vehicles Wins Third Consecutive Top Attraction Award
The National Museum of Military Vehicles is honored to announce its receipt of the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the third consecutive year, maintaining its status as a top-tier global destination. This prestigious award places the museum within the top…
(Photo Gallery) – July 4th Parades
It was a picture-perfect day to celebrate our nation’s independence this past week. Here are a few photos of the Thayne and Afton parades on the Fourth of July. (PHOTO PROVIDED BY DAHL SIMPSON)
Funeral services for LaDeen Astle
Funeral services for LaDeen Astle will take place Friday July 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Afton 3rd Ward LDS building. A viewing will take place from 9-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
Funeral services for Nancy Barr
Funeral services for Nancy Bar will take place Wednesday July 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. in the Cottonwood Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Tuesday July 9, 2024 from 6-7 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from…
Wyoming FFA Leadership Camp
Provided by Bridger Wolfley, Star Valley FFA Star Valley FFA members had the opportunity to attend the Wyoming FFA Leadership Camp this last week, traveling to the Fremont County Youth Camp in the Wind River Mountain Range. Star Valley took 16…










