Grand Teton National Park celebrates groundbreaking of Taggart Lake trail renovation
The following is a news release from the Grand Teton National Park Foundation. MOOSE, Wyoming – Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park marked a significant milestone Thursday with a groundbreaking event at the Taggart Lake area,…
Wyoming Bears are active at lower elevations and along roadways
Provided by Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. CHEYENNE — As warmer weather prompts increased bear activity, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department urges outdoor recreationists and homeowners to take preventative measures to avoid conflicts with bears. Residents and recreationists within…
River Readiness: Tips and tricks for water safety and fun
By Noah Christenson, Owner/Operator, Star Valley Raft & Paddle Spring has sprung, and the longer days, warmer temps, and melting snow signal the beginning of a favorite time of year –river season! Rivers and flowing water are beautiful and powerful….
Final paving work on the Big Fill Slide will close Teton Pass for the weekend of June 21
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Ames Construction will be entering the final phases of work this month on the Big Fill Slide on Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass. As crews pave the final stretch of…
Construction Delays Expected Near Afton on Bridger-Teton National Forest
Osmond Improvement and Service District (OISD) is replacing 1.25 miles of existing spring fed water pipeline on the Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The pipeline replacement will occur throughout the summer of 2025 and visitors may…
Town of Alpine to Consider Charter School Lease Agreement at June 17 Meeting
The Town of Alpine will consider a proposed lease agreement with the Alpine Education Foundation Inc., during the upcoming Town Council meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The lease would facilitate the construction and maintenance of a charter school, an…
Independent Obituaries: June 4, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 4, 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. James Dahlgren James Edward Dahlgren…
Visser punches ticket to NCAA Nationals
Peter Visser is heading to the NCAA track and field championships. Visser qualified for the NCAA meet in the 3,000-meter steeplechase following his performance at the NCAA West First Round meet Friday in College Station, Texas. It’s his second…
(Photo Gallery) – Singcopation Showcase 2025
With a theme of “Something About This Night,” Star Valley High School’s select show choir, Singcopation, presented their “Singcopation and Friends Showcase” last week featuring performances from each of the SVHS and SVMS choirs, including the award-winning girls’…
Early court proceedings scheduled for manslaughter charge
The court process is proceeding for a Star Valley Ranch man who was arrested on charges of Voluntary Manslaughter related to the death of his wife,Tennille Erickson, in November. Jared Erickson was taken into custody on Tuesday,…