USDA Seeks Applications for the Rural Decentralized Water System Grants Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the agency is accepting applications for grant funding to improve water and wastewater infrastructure for communities across the nation. USDA is accepting applications through the Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program now through…
Bare Fire knocked down to 443 acres
The Wyoming Incident Management Team 3 is currently managing the Bare Fire. The fire, which was detected on Tuesday, August 4th, is continuing to burn in heavy timber. Preliminary investigations indicate it was a lightning start. After a morning mapping…
Bare Fire remains at just over 800 acres
Wyoming Team 3, a type 3 incident management team, assumed command of the Bare Fire yesterday. While the fire was active yesterday afternoon, no growth was observed, and the fire remains at an estimated 800 acres in size. Approximately 137…
4-H County Shotgun Shoot showcases youth skill and sportsmanship
Provided by Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Educator UW Extension -Lincoln County The annual North Lincoln County 4-H Shotgun Shoot brought together youth from across the Star Valley area for some friendly competition, learning, and sportsmanship. Participants demonstrated their shotgun shooting skills…
Independent Obituaries: August 5, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 5, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Kathy Giles In Loving Memory of Kathleen Joann Giles Kathleen…
Bare Fire surpasses 800 acres
The Bare Fire, burning the timber of Sublette County inside the Big Piney Ranger District and is now estimated at 810 acres in size after igniting on Tuesday August 4. Firefighters on scene include a type 1 helicopter, two type…
Lincoln County Library System now operating on reduced hours
By Missy Harris Director, Lincoln County Library System The Lincoln County Library System is committed to providing quality library services, resources, and programs throughout our communities. However, due to reductions in available funding following property tax changes enacted by the…
Bare Fire now at 431 acres
Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to suppress the Bare Fire, located north of Bare Pass and east of Bare Creek on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is burning in heavy timber and yesterday exhibited…
Wicks Adds Canin Jefferson to 2026-27 Roster
• Comes to UW from North Alabama University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced on Tuesday the addition of guard Canin Jefferson to the 2026-27 roster. He comes to UW after spending three seasons at North Alabama….
Bare Fire burning east of Afton in Sublette timber
A fire is burning in the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest after igniting on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is located north of Bare Pass and east of Bare Creek and is activity burning in timber according…