WWCC class schedule available now
This is a news release from Western Wyoming Community College – Star Valley Outreach schedule of classes are now available. These easily recognized brochures may be picked up at various businesses throughout Star Valley and in each community. Of course, you may…
State officials not happy with BLM Rock Springs revision
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The BLM Rock Springs Field Office began revising its 1997 Green River RMP in 2010, and the process has experienced significant delays ever since. With its Notice of Availability published on Thursday, August 17, the BLM announced that over…
Wyoming Humanities opens new round of statewide grants, up to $10,000
Non-profit organizations across the state can apply for a new round of grants of up to $10,000 through Wyoming Humanities. Wyoming Crossroads Grants are part of an initiative to apply humanities perspectives locally to help the state realize growth out of change. Wyoming…
(Photo Gallery) – A Wave of Talent in Montpelier
A total of $3,500 was given out to the top performers of The Wave of Talent Show in Montpelier on August 16 during the Bear Lake County Fair. The show, produced by SVI Media, was hosted by Jared and Lisa…
D.C. Delegation: Inflation, power plants, Grizzly bear management
• Updates from Barrasso, Lummis, Hageman. Barrasso: American Families Need Relief from Persistent and Painful High Prices U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today issued the following statement after the July 2023 Consumer Price…
Independent Obituaries: August 16, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the August 16, 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. Tina Owning Tina Marie Owning, 61, born November…
Hunters can help put an end to hunger
Hunters know the value of Wyoming’s wildlife and their harvested big game and there’s no better way to share the bounties of our state than sharing it with those who need it the most. Hunters interested in donating their harvested…
Governor Gordon Appoints Darin Westby Director of WYDOT
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Darin Westby Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). Westby has served as interim director of the agency since March. He was one of three finalist candidates for the position that the…
Funeral services for Ida Lynn Hokanson
Funeral services for Ida Lynn Hokanson will take place Saturday August 19, 2023 at 12 noon at the Freedom LDS Church. A viewing will take place Friday August 18, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne and…
(Photo Gallery) – Freestyle Reining at the Lincoln County Fair
The main event in the arena on Thursday was Freestyle Reining with horse masters showing what they can do with their animals. Here are some photos of the evening by Lance Oviat.