Wicks Adds Canin Jefferson to 2026-27 Roster
• Comes to UW from North Alabama University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced on Tuesday the addition of guard Canin Jefferson to the 2026-27 roster. He comes to UW after spending three seasons at North Alabama….
Bare Fire burning east of Afton in Sublette timber
A fire is burning in the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest after igniting on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is located north of Bare Pass and east of Bare Creek and is activity burning in timber according…
(Photo Gallery) – Pig Wrestling at the Lincoln County Fair
After many years, the return of pig wrestling to the arena at the Lincoln County Fair was a hit as many swine fighters battled the elements to place their prize in the barrel in the fastest amount of time. SEE…
(Photo Gallery) – Ian Munsick packs the stands at the Lincoln County Fair
According to numbers from the Lincoln County Fair Board, the Ian Munsick concert to kick off the 2026 Lincoln County Fair broke their record for tickets sold as more than 2,600 were in attendance on Friday night. Here are a…
(Photo Gallery) – Kickin’ Klassics Car Show
One of the ways the Lincoln County Fair opens up the festivities each year is with the Kickin’ Klassics Car Show. Here are a few shots from this past week’s wheels. SVI PHOTOS BY DAHL ERICKSON Find more information about…
Kemmerer Wildlife Crossing Project ahead of schedule
Mule deer, pronghorn and other species will soon have an easier time of moving across one of the more difficult highways for them to navigate in Wyoming as construction proceeds ahead of schedule on the $30.6 million dollar Kemmerer Wildlife…
Samuel “Tote” Harris Named to Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List
• Led the Pokes in Rushing last season The Maxwell Football Club announced its watch list for the 90th Maxwell Award on Monday presented annually to the outstanding player in college football. Cowboy running back Samuel “Tote” Harris was named…
Letters to the Editor: July 29, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 29, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Create new economic opportunity Dear Editor I’ve been searching around Freedom for a 1/2 acre mixed use property to house…
Independent Obituaries: July 29, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 29, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Ella Lou Lancaster Ella Lou Allred Lancaster passed away on July 22,…
(Video) – SVI 2026 Candidate Forum
Candidates for various elected offices are at SVI on Thursday morning for a candidate forum, moderated by Duke Dance.