One small farm boy’s giant leap for mankind
By David Allred July 20, 2022 will mark the 53rd anniversary of man’s first small step on the moon, and “one giant leap for mankind”, the now famous words Astronaut Neil Armstrong uttered as he stepped off the Lunar Lander…
Arrest made in rest area death
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office – Earlier today, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies made contact with 58 year old Randy Michael Larkin in Chubbuck and placed him under arrest for the murder of Morey…
Three rescued after boat overturns in Swan Valley
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. EastIdahoNews.com file photo Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to the Snake River near the Conant Access in Swan Valley Thursday afternoon after a 911…
Funeral services for LaVon Lancaster
Funeral services for LaVon Lancaster will take place Friday, July 22, at 12 noon in the Cottonwood LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Thursday, July 21 from 6-8 pm at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 10-11:45 am prior…
Property tax legislation prepped for upcoming 2023 session
Four different property tax options are under consideration and have been reviewed as potential preliminary legislation by Rep. Evan Simpson and Senator Dan Dockstader in preparation for the 2023 Wyoming Legislative session. The options were recently presented to a Legislative…
Pokes to face Saint Mary’s in Phoenix at Jerry Colangelo Classic
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the field of teams for the fourth annual Jerry Colangelo Classic, a premier college basketball showcase hosted at Footprint Center on Saturday, December 10, 2022 and Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The Pokes…
LC Sheriff’s Office seeking information about dead bulls
The following is a release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance into the investigation of three dead Angus bulls south of Kemmerer in the county. The Sheriff’s Office has reason…
Fire Danger has increased to ‘High’
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western Wyo., July 13, 2022— Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk…
Independent Obituaries: July 13, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the July 13, 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. Shelby Eugene Steed was born…
