$75,000 grant to assist import-impacted small manufacturers
As of April 2022, TAAF has funding opportunities for a limited number of Wyoming manufacturers, with applications for grant funding currently being accepted on a first come, first served basis. The Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms (TAAF) program is a…
LDS Church announces Montpelier Temple
The small rural pioneer community of Montpelier, Idaho nestled in the quiet Bear Lake valley received news that the town would be the site of a new temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement came…
WSGS Launches Web Map Showcasing Roadside Geology to see when Traveling to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. The unique geology found inside the park is a big attraction, bringing millions of tourists to Wyoming every year. However, the Cowboy State has plenty of other fascinating geology to see…
Prescribed Fire Planned for Star Valley Front Veg Project
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to implement a 99-acre prescribed fire unit of the Star Valley Front Vegetation Project. This unit3 is…
Wyoming Game and Fish Commission elects Roberts
◆ Cody meeting approves budgets, crossings in Kemmerer area reviewed. By Sara DiRienzo WGFD The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met this week in Cody for its March meeting. The Commission elected Ken Roberts, representing District #3 — Uinta, Lincoln,…
Community Events: April 1-6
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Friday, April 1 Free child developmental screening at the LUCDA Afton office. 8:30-2:00. Visit LUCDA.org for details. 4th Annual Spring Craft Show at the Thayne Community Center. Friday from 4-7 and again Saturday from…
County designates board positions
The Lincoln County Commission addressed board appointments at their March meeting. Brandon Taylor was appointed to the Lincoln County Fairboard. His term expires Dec. 31, 2026. JC Call was appointed to the Lincoln County Predator Management District with the term…
UW Extension to Offer Workshop on Growing Edible Flowers, Herbs April 2
UW Extension/SVI Media Edible flowers and herbs will have their time to shine during a University of Wyoming Extension workshop Saturday, April 2, in Casper. “Put Some Sparkle in Your Spring” will teach attendees how to grow and use edible…
UW and Linder Agree to Contract Extension Through 2027
LARAMIE, Wyo. (March 30, 2022) – University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Wednesday the finalization of a contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder through April of 2027. “I’m excited to be able to continue building…
Independent Obituaries: March 30, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the March 30, 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. James Elmer Magee was born…