Photo Gallery: Day in the Life 2022
We had a great turnout of photographers who submitted pictures for our annual Day in the Life contest. To see the winners, get your copy of the June 15, 2022 edition of the Independent. This gallery gives us the chance…
Sherman Guard Station to Celebrate Re-Opening
Big Piney, Wyo., June 16, 2022— The Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has re-modeled the Sherman Guard Station in preparation for a public grand re-opening celebration to be held July 1st from 2-6pm. Hosted by the…
Bring Luck to Lucky’s Place
◆ You can make a difference for our local animal shelter by participating in their summer fundraisers. By Breanna Call SVI Media When Mary Anne Ahrens lived in Baltimore, Maryland, she frequently volunteered at animal shelters. And when she moved…
Teton Canyon closed to tent camping after black bear pushing man out of hammock
The following is a news release from the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. It is posted here courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. TETON CANYON, Wyoming — The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is issuing a temporary closure to all camping except for hard-sided vehicles up Teton…
Funeral services for Randy L Burgess
Funeral services for Randy L Burgess will take place Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 11 am in the Afton 3rd Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place on Tuesday June 21, 2022 from 6-8 pm at Schwab Mortuary in…
Independent Obituaries: June 15, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the June 15, 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. Brandy Coziah Gates passed away…
Wyoming Athletics Teams Achieve Exceptional Academic Progress Rate Scores
Tim Harkins Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations, Public Relations and Broadcasting University of Wyoming Athletics Laramie, Wyo. (June 14, 2022) — The NCAA released the most recent Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) data on Tuesday, and University of…
Reconstruction of Fremont Crossing Trail Bridge
Expect Interruptions During Construction The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is advising visitors of temporary interruptions during the period of August 3rd though September 2nd while reconstructing the Fremont Crossing Trail Bridge. The Fremont Crossing Trail Bridge…
New charge filed against Ammon man accused of using social media to entice teens
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – By Andrea Olson EastIdahoNews.com AMMON — A new charge was filed against a 23-year-old Ammon man after he allegedly used social media to entice a teen to send…
Graveside services for Brandy Coziah Gates
A graveside service will be held for Brandy Coziah Gates on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at 12 noon in the Smoot Cemetery.