Striping crews in Star Valley this week
The Wyoming Department of Transportation traffic crews will be striping traffic markings on US 89 through the Star Valley area beginning today, June 15. Crews will be working on the 5-lane section in Afton through today, and various sections of…
Lincoln County Library Book Review: Platform Decay by Martha Wells
Review by: Rachel Rudd, Star Valley Branch Library Martha Wells returns to the world of The Murderbot Diaries with Platform Decay, the eighth installment in the beloved science fiction series. By this point, Murderbot feels less like a fictional character…
Celebrating National Camera Day
Lisa Frist, Thayne Branch Library National Camera Day is observed annually on June 29 in order to honor one of the most monumental inventions in history: the camera. Since its inception, the camera has offered the opportunity to capture everything…
Letters to the Editor: June 10, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the June 10, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Privacy and Fraud Concerns Dear Editor This past February, Senate File 82 placed the privacy of hundreds of thousands of small businesses…
Independent Obituaries: June 10, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 10, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. JoAnn Merritt JoAnn Jensen Merritt was born on August 30, 1947, in…
Alpine Lakes agreement approved by town council
By SVI Media/Town of Alpine The Alpine Town Council met on June 2, 2026, at Alpine Town Hall. Mayor Eric Green presided over the meeting. Agreement Approved for Alpine Lakes Addition The Town Council approved an Agreement between the…
Smoot’s Squire Farms among those receiving grant funds
The Wyoming Department of Family Services and Food Works Group are pleased to announce that nine Wyoming organizations have been awarded grant funds through the Wyoming Aggregation and Distribution Grant Program to strengthen local food infrastructure and food access across…
UW Women’s Athletics Programs Receive Significant Estate Gift
A significant gift from the estate of the late Roy C. Miller will add support to the Roy C. Miller Women’s Athletics Fund for University of Wyoming Athletics. This generous gift will continue to foster excellence and provide financial…
Bridger-Teton National Forest begins road maintenance project on Greys River Road
The following is a news release from the U.S. Forest Service – The Bridger-Teton National Forest will begin road maintenance work on the Greys River Road beginning this week, with work anticipated to be completed by July 2. Motorists can…
Book Review: The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset by Dr. Josh Redd
By Rachelle Draney In his book The 30-Day Inflammatory Reset, Dr. Josh Redd tackles the growing health issue of chronic inflammation. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or harmful substances. In the short term, it helps protect…