Wyoming Range mule deer population declines after severe winter of 2022-23
Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers completed an aerial population survey of the renowned Wyoming Range mule deer herd, and now have a better understanding of how the 2022-23 severe winter impacted the population. Wildlife biologists estimate the current…
Governor Gordon Signs First Bills of 2024 Legislative Session
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2024 Legislative session at the Capitol on Friday. The first bill to be signed by the Governor was Senate File 0004 Rehiring retired firefighters-continued retirement benefits. Sponsored by…
Wyoming 4-H to Host Free Virtual Career Fair March 19
Worland, Wyo.—High school and middle school students are encouraged to hop online Tuesday, March 19, for an interactive virtual career night organized by the University of Wyoming Extension. Hosted on Zoom, the annual event offers an opportunity for young people to…
Frank Crum and Easton Gibbs Set for NFL Combine This Week
• Gibbs starts Thursday, Crum starts on Sunday A pair of will participate in the NFL Combine this week, as offensive tackle Frank Crum and linebacker Easton Gibbs will be representing the Brown and Gold. Gibbs will test with the…
A Fairytale Dream Come True
• Rose’s Wish Story Provided by Make-A-Wish Wyoming Sweet and spunky Rose, or ‘Rosie’ as her family calls her, is not your typical 6-year-old kindergartner. Sure, she loves writing, princesses, and all things pink, but she is also a…
(Video) – Lady Braves face Riverton to open 4A West Regionals
The Lady Braves (#1 SW) will take on the Riverton Wolverines (#4 NW) in the 9 a.m. game from Green River High School at the 4A West Regionals on Thursday February 29. Join Dahl and the SVI Crew as they…
Step Inside History: The National Museum of Military Vehicles Presents the M4A3E8 Sherman Tank Experience
Dubois, Wyoming — The National Museum of Military Vehicles is thrilled to announce a special event that invites the public to literally step inside history. On March 16-17, as well as April 6-7, visitors will have the unique opportunity to…
Senator Baldwin of Kemmerer announces retirement from state legislature
CHEYENNE – Today, Senator Fred Baldwin (SD-14) announced he will not seek another term in the Wyoming Legislature. Senator Baldwin was elected to the Wyoming Senate in 2017. He served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2015 – 2016….
Independent Obituaries: February 28, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the February 28, 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. Tyla Ferrin Tyla Dawn Ferrin, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece,…