Independent Obituaries: January 7, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the January 7, 2026 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. Boyd Eddins Boyd LaVell Eddins,…
Cowboys Down Runnin’ Rebels in Dominating Fashion, 98-66
The Wyoming Cowboys came out firing in the first half shooting 63 percent with eight first half triples in a dominant 98-66 win over UNLV in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie on Tuesday evening. It was the largest win in…
Governor Gordon voices deep disappointment in Supreme Court abortion decision
The following is a news release from the office of Governor Mark Gordon – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) voices deep disappointment over the Wyoming Supreme Court decision to reject the constitutionality of House Bill 152 “Life is a Human Right…
Game and Fish to begin new elk study
JACKSON — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is beginning a new study aimed at tracking one of North America’s largest and most renowned elk populations — the Jackson Elk Herd. In collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,…
Cowboy Cagers Play Host to UNLV on Tuesday Evening
The Wyoming Cowboys welcome the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels to the Arena-Auditorium on Tuesday evening for an 8 p.m. start. It will be the only meeting between the schools this season with the contest being aired on CBS Sports Network. Fans…
(Video) – Star Valley Girls Basketball at Preston
The Star Valley Lady Braves will try and extend a three-game winning streak into 2026 as they face off against the Preston Indians on Saturday evening. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the game here and on the…
(Video) – Star Valley Boys Basketball vs Sky View
The Star Valley Braves will play their first home game of the season as they host the Sky View Bobcats on Saturday afternoon with a 3 p.m. scheduled tip time. Join the SVI crew here and on the SVI Media…
Game and Fish enters next phase in feedground management plans
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will move forward in 2026 with developing Feedground Management Action Plans, a key component of the broader Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Plan. As part of the Game and Fish’s statewide Chronic Wasting Disease…
(Video) – Star Valley Boys Basketball at Mountain Crest
The Braves open up 2026 with a trip to Hyrum, Utah to face the Mountain Crest Mustangs on Friday night with a tip-off time of 6 p.m. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the game here and on…
(Video) – Bear Lake Boys Basketball vs. Firth
The Bear Lake Bears face off against Firth to start 2026 with a 5 p.m. tip-off time on Friday. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the action here and on the SVI Media YouTube Channel. Audio of the…