M. Russell Ballard, Latter-day Saint apostle, dies at 95
The following is a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are saddened to announce that President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ…
Suspect at large following pedestrian hit and run in Afton
The following is a press release from the Afton Police Department. On November 9, 2023 around 5:50 P.M., Afton Police Department, Star Valley EMS, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway Patrol were notified of a vehicle striking a juvenile…
Supt. Degenfelder / WDE launch guidance for libraries
• State Supt.: ‘Explicit material should not be in K-12 schools.’ Cheyenne — State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) have released the guidance for Establishing or Modifying Library Material Policy as outlined in the 2023-2027…
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 299,127 recreation visits in October 2023. This is a 26% increase from October 2022 (236,567 recreational visits). It is also a 75% increase from October 2019* (171,339 recreational visits) when several…
(Watch Link) – 2023 Wyoming State Football Championships
Ten teams will be looking to put their best foot forward this weekend in Laramie as they clash in five state championship title games at War Memorial Stadium on the campus of the University of Wyoming. Up first on Friday…
Independent Obituaries: November 8, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the November 8, 2023 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. John M. Prosek John M. Prosek, age 61,…
Cowboys Shoot Lights Out in 104-56 Season Opening Win Over Northern New Mexico College
• Pokes shot 62 percent from field and 57 from Behind the Arc Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics The Wyoming Cowboys shot an impressive 62-percent from the field and 57-percent from behind the arc…
Christmas Tree Permits Are Available for Purchase
Christmas tree permits are available now – December 31. They can be purchased online through recreation.gov and in-person through venders and at the district offices. Details regarding designated cutting areas, dates and height restrictions may be found at recreation.gov and…
Star Valley Ranch to hold public meeting addressing EPA proposals
On Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Town of Star Valley Ranch (TSVR) will hold a Public Meeting at 7 pm at Town Hall to discuss emerging water system requirements currently being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Water quality…
Hunters reminded to submit harvest surveys
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to know how your Wyoming hunt went this year. Many hunters have received a harvest survey via e-mail or the U.S. Postal Service. The survey gathers harvest information and feedback on…