LC Public Health confirms Delta variant
Lincoln County Public Health (LCPH) was notified by the Wyoming State Epidemiology Department that the county does have confirmation of the “Delta” variant of the COVID-19 virus from positive tests taken at the end of June. “We do not know…
Greys River Road Resurfacing to Begin Next Week
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service – Afton, Wyo., August 10, 2021-The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will begin major grading and resurfacing of the Greys River Road on Monday, August 16,…
Kemmerer says it is ready for TerraPower nuclear plant now
The following is a release from the City of Kemmerer – Just over a year ago, The City of Kemmerer, Wyoming made a commitment in its Kemmerer Retention, Expansion, and Diversification Plan to embrace nuclear energy. Fast forward to today…
(Video) – The Vocalist 2021 Competition
It’s here! Someone is going to win $10,000 as part of the 6th Annual Vocalist competition. Two-time platinum award selling artist, David Archuleta, will be on hand as a celebrity judge as well as performing a mini-concert. Eight amazing contestants…
Yellowstone National Park engages with Tribes to improve partnerships
The following is a release from the National Park Service – As the Yellowstone 150th anniversary approaches in 2022, the park is working to engage with Tribes around potential actions to expand tribal presence and representation of their important cultural…
Governor Will Not Issue Mask Mandate, Stresses Local Control in Safe Return to School
The following is a release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon – CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Eager to see another successful school year, Governor Mark Gordon is committed to standing behind local school districts as they make decisions on how students…
Community Events: August 5-14
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, August 5 Star Valley Block Party. 6-9 p.m. at Star View Park in Afton. Free food, bounce house, games, prizes and school supplies. Presented by River of Life. Petting Zoo at the Alpine…
Wyoming and Japanese Coal Energy Center Continue to Work on Carbon Technologies
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is leading the State of Wyoming to continue its partnership with the Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) in a collaborative effort to promote and strengthen the coal industry. The two entities renewed an MOU in…
Alpine man announced as Wild Bison raffle winner
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is pleased to congratulate Michael Lenz of Alpine as the 2021 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle. For the second year, Governor Gordon donated a bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation. “I…
Wyoming joins 24-State Pro-Life Amicus Brief Filing to U.S. Supreme Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon announced today that the State of Wyoming has joined the State of Texas and 23 other states in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the decision to regulate elective abortions should…