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.
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…