Independent Obituaries: April 17, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the April 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. Mary Crook Mary Naomi Crook, was a beloved woman…
Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 19
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather permitting. Roads begin to open annually this time of year for the summer season. On…
Food Bank of Wyoming: A Relief and Resource Across Wyoming
When challenges and hunger arise, Food Bank of Wyoming is there to answer the challenge. The truth is, food insecurity in Wyoming has only increased in the past two years, which has required Food Bank of Wyoming to pivot its…
WYDOT agreement with Google aims to prevent stranded motorists
CHEYENNE (WNE) — When snow, high winds and other severe weather conditions require the Wyoming Department of Transportation to close Interstate 80 — one of the nation’s primary east-west highways — conditions on secondary roads are often even more dangerous….
(Video) – Braves face Wolverines in pivotal match-up
Due to concerns exposed about the conditions on the secondary grass field during Thursday’s matches with Jackson, the schedule for the matches with Riverton have been changed. All four games will now be played on the main turf field in…
(Video) – Lady Braves Soccer hosting Riverton
Due to concerns exposed about the conditions on the secondary grass field during Thursday’s matches with Jackson, the schedule for the matches with Riverton have been changed. All four games will now be played on the main turf field in…
(Video) – Teen Vocalist 2024
Eight talented teens from Star Valley will be performing Friday night at 7 p.m. at Star Valley High School auditorium in the hopes of winning a $1,000 prize. Emcee Duke Dance will be on stage three judges and the…
Old Ephraim finds new home in Montpelier
The following is a press release from the Montpelier Community Foundation. For over a decade the current statue of Old Ephraim, the infamous grizzly bear of local folklore, has stood at the northwest corner of the King’s parking lot in…
Game and Fish releases public records on illegal wolf possession case
The following is a news release from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department – CHEYENNE — In a continued effort for transparency and in accordance with Wyoming laws, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has released the public records…
(Video) – Lady Braves battle #2 Jackson at 5 p.m.
The Lady Braves (1-3-2)(0-3-1) will be playing the role of underdog as they host the Jackson Lady Broncs (3-1-1)(2-1-1) in the final varsity match scheduled for Thursday with a 5 p.m. start time. Allen Simpson and Zeke Mendenhall will be…