Wyoming Range 100 endurance run takes place August 8-10.
The fifth annual Wyoming Range 100-Mile Endurance Run will take place on August 8-10. Nearly 90 runners from across the United States will travel by foot for 105 miles through the Big Piney and Greys River Ranger Districts of the…
Senate declares July 26 the National Day of the American Cowboy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a tribute to the hard-working men and women who helped establish the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 26, 2025, the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution, which the Senate passed…
“Painting the West – Studies Show” brings western artists to Cokeville
Provided by Charles Dayton Cokeville, WY – The tradition of Western art comes alive at “Painting the West – Studies Show,” taking place on July 25, 2025, in the scenic community of Cokeville, Wyoming. This one-of-a-kind event invites art lovers,…
Independent Obituaries: July 23, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 23, 2025 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. Fred Brog July 4, 1944…
Seidel to step down as UW president at conclusion of contract in 2026
By Laramie Boomerang staff Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel has informed the UW Board of Trustees he will step down from his position as president when his contract expires June 30,…
Travis Lake Fire reported in the Bridger-Teton
Firefighters responded to the Travis Lake Fire on the West Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire was reported Monday around 2:30 p.m. and is currently estimated at approximately five to ten acres in size. The Travis Lake fire…
Teton Raptor Center introduces new programs, expands educational outreach
The Teton Raptor Center is expanding its reach in Lincoln and Teton counties with discounted summer programs and hands-on education for kids. Founder Roger Smith says it’s all part of a mission to inspire the next generation to protect raptors….
Concrete work scheduled in the Kemmerer/Diamondville area
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from DeBernardi Construction will begin work on a concrete rehabilitation project in the Kemmerer area beginning the week of July 28. Diamondville: Crews will be working on concrete slab replacements on…
Independent Obituaries: July 16, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 16, 2025 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. DeVonna Frasier DeVonna Rae (Campbell)…
Las Vegas man sentenced for stealing gold and silver from Lincoln County home
Michael Reps was sentenced to between four and four-and-a-half years in prison for his part in stealing both gold and silver items from his father’s home valued in the millions of dollars. As part of the sentencing, Reps was also…