Christmas tree permits available online at Recreation.gov
Christmas tree permits are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov now through December 31, 2025. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found here Caribou-Targhee National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. To…
Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18
The following is a release from the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin…
WYDOT reminds drivers to be mindful of updated Etna crosswalk
The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers of the new school crossing location in Etna and encourage drivers to take note, slow down and obey all signs and speed limits. Wyoming Department of Transportation, in collaboration with…
Alpine brings second reading on Utility Rate Ordinance
The Town of Alpine is moving a Utility Rates Ordinance, Utility Procedure Ordinance and Capacity Fee Ordinance through the town council process in November. Why Rates Are Proposed to Increase From 2023–2024, the Town contracted the Midwest Assistance Program…
Cowboys Drop Battle at Sam Houston, 78-70
Leland Walker finished with 24 points, six assists and five rebounds but it wasn’t quite enough as Wyoming lost its first road game of the season 78-70 to Sam Houston State on Wednesday night at Johnson Coliseum. “We told…
(Video) – Etna Elementary Presents ‘Peter Pan Jr.’
Etna Elementary School proudly presents the presentation of “Peter Pan Jr.” Watch live below!
Independent Obituaries: November 19, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the November 19, 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. Jim Cress James Richard Cress,…
Bond set at $30k for driver in high speed chase
A Salt Lake City man remains in the Lincoln County Detention Center in Kemmerer after leading police on a high speed chase through downtown Afton and past Smoot last week. In his initial court appearance, Deo Patrick Danhounsrou, 25, was…
Star Valley Ranch man arrested on kidnapping charges
A Star Valley Ranch man was arrested by Bannock County, Idaho Sheriff’s deputies Friday after locating a 16-year-old girl who had been reported missing out of Utah. According to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, on Friday, Nov. 14, at approximately…
Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for the vacancy in the Circuit Court, Third Judicial District – Lincoln County
KEMMERER, Wyo. – On behalf of the Judicial Nominating Commission, Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Lynne Boomgaarden, who serves as Chairman, announced Nov. 18, 2025, that the Commission completed its consideration of all who have expressed interest in the position…