Independent Obituaries: February 9, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the February 9, 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. Robert “Bob” Dahlberg, 81, of…
Maldonado named Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
After becoming the first Cowboy to earn Mountain West Player of the Week three times in a season, Hunter Maldonado made it another first, as was named the Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week by the U.S. Basketball Writers…
Snowpack totals flatten after dry January
Provided by Jack Hales Since the first week of January, snowfall has been very limited across Wyoming. With a wet December, above normal snow packs were reported much of the interior west around New Years. However the SWE (snow water…
Cardiac Cowboys Rally Past Utah State in Overtime, 78-76
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics The Cardiac Cowboys, who trailed by 10-points early in the second half rallied back and defeated Utah State in overtime 78-76 on Tuesday evening in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. The…
Face-to-Face Care at Afton VA Clinic Resumed Monday
In-person care at the Afton VA Clinic (located at 125 Washington St.) resumed Monday for area Veterans, after a three-week period of virtual-only care. Clinic staff looks forward to seeing Veterans at the clinic, but virtual (phone or video) appointments are available…
Cowboys Clean Up Boards for 61-59 Road Win at Fresno State
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics The Cowboy defense and play on the glass lifted the Pokes to a 61-59 win over Fresno State on Sunday in the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif. The Pokes…
Two Idaho teachers reprimanded
BOISE (IdahoEdNews.org) — Two Idaho teachers were reprimanded without discussion on Thursday by members of the Professional Standards Commission, the watchdog group that oversees ethics complaints against educators. Boise School District teacher George R. Allen received a letter of reprimand…
First Bank Sports Friday: February 4, 2022
Duke and Dahl speak with Jaylen Ostensen, standout basketball player for the Newcastle Dogies. Mark Lenhardt will also be part of the show as he speaks about coaching the South squad this summer in The Shrine Bowl. Finally, Keith Kelley,…
Ike Powers Wyoming Past Boise State in MW Showdown, 72-65
Pokes are 10-0 at home this season Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics In what was a matchup of the top two teams in the Mountain West, the Wyoming Cowboys avenged their only conference loss snapping…
Funeral services for Danny Mayer
Danny Mayer passed away at the age of 71, on February 2nd at his home in Afton, Wyoming. Please join us for a memorial service to celebrate the life of Danny Mayer, our beloved husband, son, father, brother, grandfather, and friend….