Elk calving season begins soon
Officials remind visitors to be aware of their surroundings during this crucial time. Elk calving season will begin soon in Yellowstone National Park. Cow elk are much more aggressive towards people during the calving season and may run towards you…
Wyoming to Partner with Idaho National Laboratory on Advanced Energy and Related Technologies
Cheyenne, WY – The State of Wyoming has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Batelle Energy Alliance, the operating contractor of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to collaborate in the research, development, demonstration and deployment of advanced energy technologies…
Secretary Buchanan Joins Lieutenant Governors in Urging Biden Administration to Restore United States to Energy Independence
Cheyenne, WY – Secretary Ed Buchanan along with Alaska Lt. Governor Kevin Meyer, Arkansas Lt. Governor Tim Griffin, Missouri Lt. Governor Michael Kehoe, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser are urging the Biden administration to re-establish…
April precipitation boosts runoff potential
Provided by Meteorologist Jack Hales April showers, rain and snow provided a beneficial boost to the runoff that is underway in Western Wyoming. Given the below normal winter snowfall across much of the region, the active storm track that has…
Independent Obituaries: May 4, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the May 4, 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. Our beloved Jefferson Lysager, died…
Bear Lake Implements Reservation System for North Beach
Bear Lake State Park, located on the Utah/Idaho border, has implemented a day-use reservation system for North Beach. Starting Monday, May 2, 2022, visitors can make day-use reservations for the entirety of the season. “Anyone who has tried to visit…
(Video) – Star Valley Soccer hosts Evanston
It’s a pivotal match-up between the Braves (4-6-2)(2-6-2) and the Devils (3-8-1)(1-7-1) as the two boys programs jockey for position at the 4A West Regionals next weekend in Jackson. The match is scheduled to begin at 3 pm with Allen…
Vehicle of Jed Hall, teen missing since 2018, pulled from Snake River, human remains found inside
This post courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. – On Sunday morning, Adventures With Purpose search and recovery dive team, in cooperation with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Police Department located a vehicle in the Snake River just south…
Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program opened May 2
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Are you a Wyoming homeowner who has fallen behind on mortgage payments, utility bills or other housing-related costs? You may be eligible for the Wyoming Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program, which opened on May 2 for applications…
(Video) – Star Valley Soccer hosting Kelly Walsh
The 4A West Soccer schedule marches on as Star Valley plays host to the Kelly Walsh Trojans on Saturday. First up at 11 am, the Lady Braves will again play the role of underdog as they try and knock off…