UW Taps McCoy to Lead Launch of WORTH Initiative
One of the architects of the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Initiative who led the successful launch of a new University of Wyoming degree program has been appointed as WORTH’s inaugural director. Dan McCoy, coordinator of UW’s degree…
Snowpack falling fast during dry start to 2022
While the snowpack in the mountains of Wyoming still has another month or so to build on, the totals for this winter (December-February) have been disappointing. December provided a good start for the season, but after the first week of…
Dancing With the Stars earns Ford Theatre additional $5150
◆ Added to $30,000 in grant money, the funds are earmarked for lighting and sound renovation. Six individuals from Star Valley, who are an integral part of the Star Valley community, competed Saturday, February 26 at the Ford Theatre in…
Independent Obituaries: March 2, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the March 2, 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. Buhla Ida Brady Teichert passed…
Prescribed Fire Planned for Star Valley Front Veg Project
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 located east of Grover, Wy in Cemetery Gulch. The Star Valley Front…
Yellowstone National Park turns 150 March 1, 2022
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park. Signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, America’s first national park was set aside to preserve and protect the scenery, cultural…
Bradshaw and Fertig Sweep Player of the Week Awards
Second time this season the duo has swept the MW honors COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 28, 2022) – For the second time this season, the Wyoming Cowgirls have swept the Mountain West’s Player of the Week Awards as McKinley Bradshaw…
Snowmobiler found dead near West Yellowstone trail
Provided by East Idaho News WEST YELLOWSTONE, Montana — An Alabama man died snowmobiling near West Yellowstone, Montana Wednesday. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office said in a Friday news release that 65-year-old Frank James Crow died after his snowmobile left…
Longtime Wyoming broadcaster George Kay dies at 88
Longtime Wyoming broadcaster George Kay passed away yesterday at the age of 88. He was a 2005 Wyoming Association of Broadcasters (WAB) WAB Hall of Fame member. Kay had a career that spanned 48 years which included contributions for the…
