Bridger-Teton National Forest Suppressing Leeds Creek Fire
Pinedale, Wyo., August 2, 2024 — The Bridger-Teton National Forest is fighting a new fire on the Pinedale Ranger District of the forest. The Leeds Creek fire was reported at 10:47 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, by Forest Service staff…
Governor Gordon Responds to Border Crisis by Providing Support to Texas
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In response to a request for assistance from Texas, Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming law-enforcement personnel will be deploying to the southern border with Mexico. The deployment of 10 Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers later…
Memorial service for Gregory Dutra
A memorial service for Gregory Dutra will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church in Alpine on Saturday August 3, 2024 at 11 a.m.
LDS Church announces new medical school for BYU
• Medical School will draw students from U.S. and around the world and seek collaborative relationships with various institutions in Utah The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following announcement: Brigham Young University…
Independent Obituaries: July 31, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the July 31, 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. Willie Lawrence William Lonny Lawrence was…
Secretary Gray Announces Investigation into ActBlue
CHEYENNE, WY – In the wake of nationwide money laundering and identity theft allegations against Democratic fundraising organization ActBlue, Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced an investigation into ActBlue Wyoming, a political action committee registered with the Wyoming Secretary of State’s…
Northern Arapaho among tribes listed for housing investments
• HUD Announces Over $150 Million Investment to Tribal Communities for Construction of Innovative, Affordable Housing WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced awards totaling $150.9 million for new affordable and innovative housing…
Minnetonka Cave will close early for renovation work
The following is a press release from United States Forest Service MONTPELIER, Idaho, July 30, 2024 – The popular Minnetonka Cave site will be receiving a renovation to the exterior facilities at the upper parking lot next month. To complete…
Jordan Bertagnole Named to Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List
• Marks second-straight season Bertagnole was named to list LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 30, 2024) – The Football Writers Association of America announced the preseason watch list for the 2024 Outland Trophy on Tuesday. Cowboy defensive tackle Jordan Bertagnole was named to the list for…
(Photo Gallery) – Cokeville Pioneer Day Parade
Residents and visitors combined to celebrate Pioneer Day with a parade on the streets of Cokeville. Photos by Dan Dockstader