LDS Church encourages members to wear masks, get vaccinated
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following message on Thursday, August 12, 2021, to Church members around the world: Dear Brothers and Sisters: We find ourselves fighting a war against the ravages of…
Independent Obituaries: August 11, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the August 11, 2021 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. Margaret Nancy Lowe, born March…
Military Honors held for crew of World War II B-24 Liberator
◆ The official report suggests that extreme weather caused the crew disorientation during an attempt to descend into Casper. Provided by Public Affairs Wyoming Military Dept. CASPER, Wyo. —Taps reverberates across the wild grass and sagebrush as family and friends…
Photo Gallery: 2021 Lincoln County Fair Horse Pulls
The American West was built with horses and their strength and intelligence was on display on Tuesday night August 10 as teams competed in the annual Horse Pulls. (SVI Photos by Dan Dockstader)–
Funeral services for John W. Smith
Funeral services for John W. Smith will take place Monday August 16, 2021 at 11 am in the Freedom LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place from 9:30-10:45 prior to the service at the church.
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…