Lincoln County with 19 active COVID-19 cases
As of 3 p.m. Monday, July 19, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in March 2020 stood at 53,363, an increase of 439 confirmed cases since the 52,924 reported on…
Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project Continues Along Phillips Ridge
Jackson Wyo., July 18, 2021—The next phase of the Teton to Snake Fuels Reduction Project on the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest is set to begin July 19, 2021 on Phillips Ridge. Throughout the next month, contractors…
Charlie Company spends a month in California for rigorous training
◆ Service members work tirelessly through scenarios and missions to prepare for potential combat. Provided by Public Affairs Wyoming Military Department FORT IRWIN, California. – On May 31, over 60 soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment,…
“The Brighter Side”: Tune in to a daily radio segment that will brighten your day.
By Brianna Call SVI Media It‘s one of those days when you run out of your favorite cereal or get a flat tire or just wake up on the wrong side of the bed. You know what I mean, don’t…
Driver inattention is being investigated as a possible cause for a fatal crash west of Kemmerer, Wyoming.
The following is a release from the Wyoming Highway Patrol – On July 14, 2021, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 43 on US 30 west of Kemmerer, Wyoming. At 2:05 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a…
Independent Obituaries: July 14, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the July 14, 2021 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. Daisy Mackey, 85,…
Phase II of Elk Feedground collaborative process begins this month
◆ Phase II is designed to have more in-depth engagement with stakeholders. CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is transitioning to Phase II of the public collaborative process on feedground management. Elk Feedgrounds – A challenge we can…
Gov. Gordon donates wild bison license for wildlife conservation
◆ The license will be issued through a random raffle open only to Wyoming residents. For the third year, Governor Mark Gordon is donating a wild bison license to support Wyoming wildlife conservation. The license will be issued through a…
Getting Down to Nutrition: Gluten Free
◆ Gluten Free: For Health vs. Fad Diet. By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator First off, let us talk about what gluten is. Gluten is made up of two proteins, glutenin and gliadin and these proteins…
Coming Events: July 15-21
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • July 12-16 Vacation Bible School with Berean Bible Fellowship. Monday-Friday, 9-11:30 at Star View Park in Afton. For kids K-6th grades. • July 12-17 MSSA Nation Stockdogs Trials. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Free…