Linder adds Forward Jonas Sirtautas to 2023-24 Roster
• New UW forward is a native of Lithuania University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the addition of Jonas Sirtautas (Yo-Nus) to the 2023-24 roster on Monday. He will join fellow Lithuanian Oleg Kojenets in the…
WSGS Debuts Interactive Mineral Resources of Wyoming Map
Wyoming is rich with minerals. The state has abundant energy minerals, such as coal and uranium; industrial minerals, like bentonite, trona, and gypsum; as well as critical minerals, metals, and gemstones. The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has developed a…
2023 Lincoln County Fair Schedule
After kicking things off on Saturday with the parade, the car show and The Vocalist, the Lincoln County Fair continues all this week with some amazing acts and features. Here’s a look at the schedules so you don’t miss anything!…
Video: The Vocalist
Eight amazing contestants will be competing for $10,000 as the 2023 version of The Vocalist is scheduled to take place Saturday August 5 to help kick off the Lincoln County Fair. For the full details on this week’s competition, including…
Katelyn Mitchem Announced as Mountain West Female Scholar Athlete of Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Katelyn Mitchem was selected as the 2022-23 Mountain West Conference Female Scholar Athlete of the Year as announced by the conference on Thursday August 3rd. Established by the Mountain West Joint Council in 1999, the MW…
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement today about the health of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. “Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is currently hospitalized for observation and treatment…
Funeral service for Lester Hopkins
Funeral services for Lester Hopkins will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 11 am at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. A viewing will take place from 10-10:50 a.m. prior to the service.
Photo Gallery: SVHS Band Camp
To be ready for performances and competition in the fall, the Star Valley High School Marching Braves have been working hard this week learning techniques and routines. Here are a few shots from the week with rain affecting Wednesday’s plans….
Independent Obituaries: August 2, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the August 2, 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. Fred Suloff Fred Stuart Suloff, 84, passed peacefully…
Governor Gordon Urges Cautious Approach to Spending in Response to Revenue Report
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is calling for a cautious approach to state spending in response to the July 2023 revenue update (Pacing Report) issued by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG). The Governor said he will continue to apply…