Game and Fish’s Gary Fralick retires after nearly four decades of service
JACKSON – After almost 40 years of dedicated service to Wyoming’s wildlife and public, South Jackson Wildlife Biologist Gary Fralick has retired. Fralick began his career in 1986 as a biologist with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department after he…
Local auxiliary blends veteran remembrance with holiday outreach
Provided by Alpine American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 In December the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine hosts two programs to honor veterans and support the community. The fourth annual Wreaths Across Star Valley Ceremony was performed on December…
Service is the theme for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Provided by Baha’i Faith of Star Valley Star Valley residents will once again come together to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Thayne Community Center. A large turnout…
Koehler honored with master pilot award
John Koehler will be honored with master pilot award in a program Saturday, January 10, at 4 p.m. in the Afton Civic Center. The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award–is named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright who were two…
(Video) – Bear Lake Boys Basketball at West Jefferson
The Bear Lake Bears are on the road Wednesday night as they take on West Jefferson with a scheduled start time of 7:30 p.m. Join the SVI crew for video here and on the SVI Media YouTube channel. Audio of…
Independent Obituaries: January 7, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the January 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Boyd Eddins Boyd LaVell Eddins,…
Cowboys Down Runnin’ Rebels in Dominating Fashion, 98-66
The Wyoming Cowboys came out firing in the first half shooting 63 percent with eight first half triples in a dominant 98-66 win over UNLV in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie on Tuesday evening. It was the largest win in…
Governor Gordon voices deep disappointment in Supreme Court abortion decision
The following is a news release from the office of Governor Mark Gordon – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) voices deep disappointment over the Wyoming Supreme Court decision to reject the constitutionality of House Bill 152 “Life is a Human Right…
Game and Fish to begin new elk study
JACKSON — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is beginning a new study aimed at tracking one of North America’s largest and most renowned elk populations — the Jackson Elk Herd. In collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,…
Cowboy Cagers Play Host to UNLV on Tuesday Evening
The Wyoming Cowboys welcome the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels to the Arena-Auditorium on Tuesday evening for an 8 p.m. start. It will be the only meeting between the schools this season with the contest being aired on CBS Sports Network. Fans…