Second Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult from Teton County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe illness. The public may have been exposed to measles at the…
Independent Letters to the Editor: July 8, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. $3.6 Million Sounds Generous—Until You Do the Math By Amber Hyde Disclaimer: The following article is protected speech under the First Amendment…
Independent Obituaries: July 8, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Dennis Hale Dennis Lee Hale, 83, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed…
(Video) – The Wall That Heals opening ceremony
The opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to attend the event. The Wall That Heals will remain at Star Valley Middle School…
(Photo Gallery) – Town of Thayne Fourth of July Parade
The Town of Thayne was beyond full for their Fourth of July celebration as they celebrated America 250. PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON
Young girl killed in tragic ATV accident
A four-year old girl was killed after a tragic ATV accident on the afternoon of July 3 in the Thayne/Bedford area. According to information from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) the girl and her family were visiting relatives in…
Kinky Creek Fire 86% at 880 acres
Firefighters continue to patrol and secure containment lines on the Kinky Creek Fire as the incident remains 880 acres and 86% contained. Crews are currently focused on the remaining section of uncontained line located within a steep and hazardous boulder…
Independent Letters to the Editor: July 1, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 1, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Campaign Civility Dear Editor Last week I was disheartened to receive hate in my mailbox. In the form of a political mass…
Governor Awards Energy Matching Funds for Critical Minerals Project
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) announced that he has approved a project to receive Energy Matching Funds (EMF) from the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA). Visionary Metals Corp was awarded $250,000 for its Granite Mountains Nickel-Copper Project. Since 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature has appropriated $155…