Western Wyoming Community College Launches New Substation Technician Program
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Substation Technician program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. This innovative program will equip students with the technical knowledge…
Historic release of Trojan male brook trout to save cutthroat in Game Creek
In an unprecedented move for native cutthroat trout conservation efforts in Wyoming, a historic release of 3,600 Trojan male brook trout took place in Game Creek in the upper Snake River drainage. Brook trout, which displace native cutthroat due to…
Celebration of Life for Janice Marilyn Altman
A celebration of life for Janice Marilyn Altman will take place Saturday July 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Bible Church in Thayne.
(Photo Gallery) – 2024 Star Valley Half-Marathon
Look for a two-page feature on the 2024 Star Valley Half-Marathon in the July 17, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Here are some great photos of the day by Dan Dockstader.
Protecting Your Power and Preventing Fires: Extra Precautions During Red Flag Warnings
Provided by Lower Valley Energy Afton, WYOMING – Red Flag warnings, issued by the National Weather Service, are taken extremely seriously by your energy cooperative. When the winds, temperature, and humidity reach the right mix, wildfire risk is greatly…
BWXT to Evaluate Locations in Wyoming for Building New Nuclear TRISO Fuel Production Facility
• Wyoming Energy Authority and BWXT Sign Cooperation Agreement to Examine Potential Construction Options in the State The Wyoming Energy Authority has announced a signed cooperation agreement with BWXT Advanced Technologies, a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, to evaluate the requirements…
Independent Obituaries: July 17, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the July 17, 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. Joe Schwab Joe Dell Schwab, 74,…
Yellowstone visitation statistics for June 2024
The park hosted 914,612 recreation visits in June 2024, up 8% from June 2023 (847,864 recreation visits). This June’s visitation showed a 3% decrease from June 2021 (938,845 recreation visits). So far in 2024, the park has hosted 1,633,739 recreation…
Crews Continue Work to Suppress Horse Creek Fire
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Crews continue work to suppress the Horse Creek Fire on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The lightning-caused fire was discovered on July 1, 2024,…
Funeral services for Joe Schwab
Funeral services for Joe Schwab will take place Saturday July 20, 2024 at 12 noon at the Smoot LDS Chapel A viewing will take place Friday July 19, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 11-11:45…