Lower Valley Energy responds regarding proposal to breach dams
• Four dams breached under proposal. A proposal to breach the dams on the Snake River in the Columbia Gorge has drawn opposition from Lower Valley Energy. The change would be done to preserve salmon, however the four dams involved…
Independent Obituaries: January 10, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the January 10, 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. Dennis Haderlie On January 6, 2024, our beloved Dennis…
#20 Utah State routs Cowboys in second-half romp for 14th straight win
• Pokes Faced Third-Straight Road Game Against Team in Top-25 or Getting Votes The Wyoming Cowboys got off to a slow start in the second half falling on the road to No. 20/23 Utah State inside the Dee Glen Smith…
Craig Bohl announced as new executive director of the AFCA
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Craig Bohl will be stepping into the role of executive director of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) in February 2024 after being voted into the position by the AFCA’s Board of Trustees at the 2024 AFCA…
Funeral service for Kim Burton
Funeral services for Kim Burton will take place Friday January 12, 2024 at 12 p.m. at the Salt River LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place from 10-11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Funeral services for DeLand Lainhart
Funeral services for DeLand Lainhart will take place Saturday January 13, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Thayne LDS Stake Center. A viewing will take place on Friday January 12, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and…
Pokes Stay on the Road to Face Utah State on Tuesday
• Contest slated for 7 p.m. start The Wyoming Cowboys remain on the road heading to one of the nation’s hottest teams in Utah State. The contest is set for a 7 p.m. start on Tuesday evening from the…
USDA and DOE Listening Sessions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a series of listening sessions this winter. The agencies invite perspectives on the benefits and challenges of the rapidly increasing levels of clean energy being…
Homeowner Assistance Fund still open
It’s not too late to apply for the Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program! The HAF Program has served as a lifeline for eligible homeowners, helping them weather COVID-19 impacts and secure their homes. Since its inception in May 2022,…
(Video) – Braves clash with the Eagles
The Star Valley Braves (6-3) have won five of their last six games and look to add to their total as they travel to Marsh Valley High School to face the Eagles (4-5). Join Duke Dance (@Duke_Dance) and Dahl Erickson…










