Boil order for some Alpine homes through the holiday weekend
The Town of Alpine produced a boil water advisory on Thursday evening which is now in effect for certain residents due to a water main break. The statement noted that the break is affecting a limited portion of the town…
Letters to the Editor: May 13, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the May 13, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Standing up for Democracy Dear Editor Remember when we recognized that differences of opinion and ideas across our various representatives in government…
Book Review: “Nightmare on Nightmare Street” by R. L. Stine
Book Review by Kestina Roberts Youth Librarian – Star Valley Branch Do you have young horror lovers searching for their next chilling read? Or perhaps you’re looking for some classic R. L. Stine nostalgia? The latest release from the bestselling…
Lincoln County Library System: “A Living Bridge”
The Pulse of the Stacks By Bridgette Stone Lincoln County Library To the casual observer, the Lincoln County Library is a quiet building filled with books. But for those who work within its walls, it is a living, breathing organism….
Governor Gordon Orders Lowering of Flags to Half Staff for Peace Officer Memorial Day
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – May 15, 2026 – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has ordered all flags to be flown at half staff today in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Day. The flags will return to full staff tomorrow morning at dawn.
Spread Creek Fire Update for May 15, 2026
Teton Interagency Fire crews continue suppression efforts on the Spread Creek Fire. The lightning-caused fire is estimated at 257-acres and is 5% contained. Reported acreage has been lowered to reflect more precise mapping data; initial estimates were based on the…
Independent Obituaries: May 13, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the May 13, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Carlee Wicks Carlee Jones Wicks, age 71, of 2169 Bittercreek Road, Afton…
Most snowpacks melted out
By DeMont B. Grandy, Natural Resource Specialist, LCD It has been a disappointing year for snowpacks. Currently, most snowpacks are melted out except some high elevation snowpacks remain mainly due to the cold weather being experienced lately. Because of…
Celebrate National Sherlock Holmes Day at Your Library!
By Kestina Roberts Are you a mystery lover? Do you enjoy puzzles, riddles, conundrums, or secrets? If so, there is a holiday made just for you: National Sherlock Holmes Day is celebrated on May 22, 2026. This annual celebration honors…
(Video) – Braves face Tigers in final home match
It’s the last home match of the season for the Braves as they take on the Rock Springs Tigers with a 1 p.m. start time.