Independent Obituaries: June 29, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the June 29, 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. Colin C Jensen, age 78,…
Sandy Fire Discovered on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
Bondurant, Wyo., June 28, 2022— The Sandy Fire is burning on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire was reported at 3:30pm Tuesday afternoon. The fire is 15-acres in size and spotting into continuous fuels. …
Lummis Unveils New Digital Asset and Financial Innovation Resource Website
Wyoming-focused website highlights statewide economic benefits of digital assets and helpful information for understanding the industry & technology WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) unveiled a new resource on her website that highlights the economic benefits of digital…
Fire danger now Moderate in Yellowstone National park
MODERATE fire danger in Yellowstone National Park The parkwide fire danger level for Yellowstone is now moderate. Currently, there are no active wildland fires in the park. Currently, there are no fire restrictions in place or planned in the park. Campfires are…
Silver Star accepting applications for FRS grant
As part of Silver Star’s membership in the NTCA/Rural Broadband Association, the company is accepting applications for up to $5000 in grant funding. In cooperation with the NTCA, The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) aims to sustain and enhance…
Suspect in Green River double homicide dies by self inflicted gun shot
The following is a press release from the Green River Police Department The suspect in a shooting that occurred in the late-night hours on June 23, 2022, at the Embassy Tavern Bar in Green River, Wyoming, identified as Douglas Wolf,…
Double homicide occurs in Green River, police working to contain suspect
The following is a press release from the Green River Police Department Law Enforcement Agencies in Sweetwater County Wyoming are currently investigating a double homicide that occurred in Green River late last night. Witnesses have identified the suspect as Douglas…
LDS Church announces cutbacks to watering amid drought conditions
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a statement on Wednesday June 22 that buildings in the West would be making cutbacks on watering and landscaping amid dry and drought conditions. There are ten buildings in the Star…
Wyoming unemployment falls to 3.2 percent in May of 2022
◆ Teton numbers down, 4.3 to 3.3 % The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly from 3.3% in April to 3.2% in May. Wyoming’s…
Independent Obituaries: June 22, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the June 22, 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. Dean Alonzo Schiess, formerly of…