Fire danger increased to ‘Moderate’
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service – Western Wyo., July 12, 2023—Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “moderate” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge….
Independent Obituaries: July 12, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the July 12, 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. Delsa Lancaster Erickson, lived the dash between 1934…
Proposed changes to fees on Greys River
Public is Invited to Provide Input Jackson, Wyo., July 11, 2023— The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing a new fee program in the Snake River Canyon and to charge new and increased fees at sites on the Greys River District. Most river…
Photo Gallery: Star Valley Half-Marathon
The 12th running of the Star Valley Half-Marathon took place on July 8, 2023. Here are some shots of the day. Look for select photos in the July 12, 2023 edition of the Star Valley Independent. (Photos by Dan Dockstader)…
Star Valley View Ladies League is every Tuesday morning
A total of 18 fun ladies came to golf at Star Valley View on Tuesday July 11. Winners were Terri Berner, Kathi Hoops, Dena Rogers, Ann Desrochers, and closest to the pin on 17 was Melanie Brown. Join in and…
WYDOT awarded federal RAISE grant for I-25/I-80 interchange
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is the recipient of a 2023 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant to help fund the redesign of the Interstate 80/Interstate 25 interchange in Cheyenne. “This is the third…
Live Here, Give Here: How WyoGives Supports Food Bank of Wyoming’s Fight Against Hunger
Hunger and hardship are being felt in Wyoming communities like never before. Food Bank of Wyoming believes that together, we can change that. Donating to Food Bank of Wyoming during WyoGives Day on July 12th helps provide nourishing food to people across Wyoming experiencing food insecurity. During…
Man cited for illegally landing helicopter on west shore of Jackson Lake inside Grand Teton National Park
On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 3 p.m. Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers received a report that a helicopter had illegally landed at Moran Bay on the west shore of Jackson Lake, inside Grand Teton National Park. Rangers…
Joint Appropriations Committee meeting Monday and Tuesday
The Joint Appropriations Committee is meeting today and tomorrow, Monday, July 10, and Tuesday, July 11 at The Wyoming State Capitol, E301 in Cheyenne. The committee has a very full agenda prepared for the meeting and the WBA team will be there to listen to…
Funeral services for Delsa Erickson
Funeral services for Delsa Erickson will take place Saturday July 15, 2023 at 1 p.m. in the Osmond LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Friday July 14, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 11…