Wiltanger named Interim Director during leadership transition
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announces that Deputy Director Eric Wiltanger has stepped in as the Interim Director for the agency effective Aug. 10, following former Director Angi Bruce’s resignation on August 6. After retiring from 20…
Independent Letters to the Editor: August 19, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the August 19, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Good People at Accidents Dear Editor On Saturday evening, the 15th, someone hit a dog on Allred Rd. I heard the…
Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigating fish mortality event on Salt River
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is currently investigating a widespread fish mortality along the Salt River in Star Valley. Based on observations from biologists and reports from anglers, mortalities are occurring throughout the length of the river between the…
Cowboys Basketball Releases 2026-27 Schedule
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks unveiled the full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 Cowboy basketball season this week. The Pokes will compete in 14 non-conference matchups before kicking off Mountain West play in January with 18…
Independent Obituaries: August 19, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 19, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Janet Jacobson Janet Ann Jacobson passed away on June 3, 2026 in…
Welcome Back to School! – Greetings from the LCSD#2 Administration
Lincoln County School District #2 Dear Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! There is something special about the beginning of a new school year. It brings with it a renewed sense of hope,…
Lincoln County Primary Election Results
The official counting of ballots for Lincoln County went well into the night after the 2026 Primary Election with final results not being released until nearly 11 p.m. A total of 5,917 ballots were recorded for the county as voters…
Soccer Routs Bears in Front Range Derby, 3-0
• Haley Bartel Sets New School Record for Shutouts with 20 The University of Wyoming soccer team had a little trouble getting to Greeley on Sunday for the Front Range Derby at Jackson Stadium. After that, however, the Cowgirls had…
Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: August 12, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the August 12, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. PRINCIPLES …. Not PERSONALITIES Dear Editor As we cast our vote next week, hopefully we have evaluated the politicians on Principles,…
One Voter’s Opinion
The following is a paid political endorsement provided by Evan Simpson Having served with many of the state and federal office political candidates, I have developed opinions of who are good leaders, and who are not. I offer the following…