Independent Obituaries: November 5, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the November 5, 2025 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. Patricia Taylor Our beloved wife,…
Cowgirls Drop Defensive Season Opener to Saint Mary’s
• SMC ends game on nine-point run as Cowgirls shoot just 34-percent Saint Mary’s was able to hit tough shots late and then made its free throws in the final minute as a 13-4 run from the Gaels over the…
Jury finds Star Valley man guilty of sexual abuse of a minor
A District Court jury in Kemmerer has found a Star Valley man to be guilty on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree. Charles “Chuck” Merrell, 48 of Osmond, remains in custody in the Lincoln…
Governor Gordon Orders Lowering of Flags to Half Staff for the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney
“Dick carried Wyoming values with him, his steadfast commitment, quiet strength, and a fierce belief in America.” CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Nov. 4, 2025 – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has ordered all flags to be flown at half staff for the…
Cowboys Down Northern State 99-75 in Season Opener
Meyer leads Pokes with 19 points The Wyoming Cowboys shot 55 percent from the field and scored 62 points in the paint downing Northern State 99-75 in the season opener on Monday evening in the Arena-Auditorium. Head coach Sundance Wicks…
Barrasso and Hageman release Statement on Vice President Cheney
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today issued the following statement on the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Wyoming mourns the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. From high school football star to White…
Multi-year investigation of wildlife charges concludes in Lincoln County
AFTON — A multi-year investigation recently wrapped up in Lincoln County on Sept. 24 when Rodney Gilstrap of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on multiple wildlife-related charges following an appeal filed in August 2024. The charges stemmed from Gilstrap falsely…
(Video) – Lady Braves play Day 2 of 4A West Regional Volleyball
The Star Valley Lady Braves qualified for the Wyoming State tournament for the 11th straight season as they swept the Natrona Fillies on Saturday afternoon 3-0. The win eliminated the host team and advanced Star Valley into the final match…
Governor Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on Monday, Nov. 3
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Oct. 29, 2025 – Governor Mark Gordon and all of Wyoming mourn the loss of former Secretary of State Kathy Karpan, who passed away October 24, 2025. The Governor has ordered both the U.S and Wyoming flags…
(Video) – Star Valley Football hosts Buffalo in the 3A Quarterfinals
The (#1W) Star Valley Braves will continue their quest for a fourth straight state championship as they host the (#4E) Buffalo Bison on Friday afternoon with a 3 p.m. scheduled kickoff time. Join Duke and Dahl and the SVI crew…