‘Whole trajectory of my life has changed’ – Afton woman faces down illness, finds self in life-stream fitness class in NYC.
By Julie Dockstader Heaps, SVI Media Eight years ago, facing a devastating diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, Lisa Linford took it the proverbial “one-step-at-a-time.” Or in her case, one “pedal” at a time. Hopping on an exercise bicycle with the attitude…
(Video) – Bear Lake Boys hosting West Side
It’s a #1 versus #2 match up in the post-season as the Bears host the Pirates at Bear Lake High School. Duke Dance is on site with the SVI-4 Crew to bring you the game here and on The Wave…
‘Dignity and privacy’ Infusion patients can be in comfort of own homes.
• Donation enables purchase of portable pumps. By Julie Dockstader Heaps, SVI Media A $5,000 donation from the Star Valley Health Auxiliary is making it possible for patients receiving infusion to do so in the privacy and comfort of their…
Cowboys Battle Mountain West Leader Utah State, But Fall in the End 84-76
• Marked fourth-straight home game against team in top-25 or getting votes The Wyoming Cowboys battled Mountain West leader Utah State, but the Aggies earned the win by a score of 84-76 in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie on Wednesday. The…
Funeral services for Ruth Swenson
Funeral services for Ruth Swenson will take place Monday February 19, 2024 at 12 noon at the Osmond Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Sunday February 18, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and…
Independent Obituaries: February 14, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the February 14, 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. LaWana Draper LaWana Sorenson Draper was born January 2,…
Sawvel Announces Addition of Jeff Phelps to Staff as Defensive Tackles Coach
• Sawvel and Phelps coach together at NIU and Minnesota University of Wyoming head football coach Jay Sawvel announced the addition of Jeff Phelps to the coaching staff on Tuesday. The veteran coach will mentor the defensive tackles for the…
Wyoming Congressional Delegation Pushes for Answers from Postmaster on Potential Closings
• Sens. Barrasso, Lummis, and Rep. Hageman, fight to keep mail processing facilities in Wyoming Washington, DC – This week, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis and Representative Harriet Hageman, all R-Wyo., sent a letter to United States Postal Service…
(Video) – Bear Lake Bears host Malad for post-season action
The journey to the State Tournament begins as the Bear Lake Bears host the Malad Dragons on Tuesday night. Join the SVI-4 Crew as they bring you the game scheduled for 7 p.m. right here and via the radio in…
Open house dates for Casper, Wyoming LDS Temple announced
The following is a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Casper Wyoming…










