Independent Obituaries: October 5, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the October 5, 2022 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. Jane Hurst Brown, 100, passed…
Earth Science Week Event Planned for Oct. 15 in Laramie
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) and University of Wyoming Geological Museum are hosting a free public event Oct. 15 in celebration of Earth Science Week. “Wyoming Rocks: Critical Resources for a Sustainable Future,” will be from 10 a.m. to…
Prescribed Burning Treatments Planned for Star Valley Front
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Afton, Wyo., October 4, 2022— The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to complete a 2,554-acre perscribed burn within the Star Valley Front Vegetation Treatment…
Governor Orders Wyoming Flag be Flown at Half Staff at the Capitol and in Teton County on Friday, October 7
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, October 7, 2022 in honor and memory of Clarene…
New grants from Rocky Mountain Power concentrate on education and STEM learning
Research shows that learning happens best when social, emotional and cognitive growth are connected. High-quality, evidence-based programs are also critical to positive academic outcomes, better attendance and improved graduation rates. That’s why Rocky Mountain Power puts funding and resources behind…
Yellowstone National Park reduces fire danger to MODERATE
Yellowstone lowered the parkwide fire danger level from HIGH to MODERATE. Currently, there is one active wildland fire in the park. Stay informed about current fire activity in Yellowstone. Currently, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park….
(Video) – Lady Braves Volleyball hosts Green River
The Star Valley Lady Braves go for their 20th win on the season as they return to conference play on Saturday October 1. A varsity start time of 2 pm is scheduled as SVHS hosts Green River. Brandy Taylor and…
EPA extends public comment period for preliminary Safe Drinking Water Act decisions related to Afton, Wyoming’s Periodic Spring
DENVER – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending its public comment period until November 15, 2022, regarding its preliminary Safe Drinking Water Act determinations that the Periodic Spring at the Town of Afton is ground water under the direct…
Earth Science Week 2022 Toolkits Available
The WSGS has 50 complimentary toolkits to offer Wyoming classrooms The 2022 Earth Science Week toolkits are now available for Wyoming classrooms. The 50 toolkits, provided by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) to the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS), are…
(Video) – Cokeville Panthers Football visits Mountain View
In what is always a tough test, the Cokeville Panthers (3-1)(1-1) will make the short trip to Mountain View to face the Buffalos (3-1)(1-1). Join Aaron Feeley (@Aaron_Feeley) as he brings you the game here and also via traditional radio…