Buy a Super Tag ticket in June for chance at goHUNT prize package
◆ Each Super Tag ticket purchased in June is a chance to win a stellar prize package. June is a big month for Wyoming hunters — it’s when big game enthusiasts find out if they drew their sought-after licenses. But…
SVI Coming Events: June 24-27
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, June 24 Community Barn Dance at Canyon View Park in Afton, hosted by Elevate Hypnotherapy Services. 6:30-8:30 p.m, the entire community is invited. Giveaways, dance instruction, songs for children, couples and groups to…
James Wright in concert at the Kodiak on Saturday, June 26
◆ Free concert, bring a lawn chair, Bear Pit BBQ on site. Starts at 7. James F. Wright is returning to the Kodiak Mountain Resort Saturday, June 26, at 7 p.m. There is no charge. Wright, an acoustic musician has…
Skinner: ‘Be bigger than your past, be bigger than your story.’
Editor’s Note: Retiring Swift Creek High School Secretary Julie Skinner was the featured speaker at the 2021 Swift Creek Graduation. The following is her address to the group she affectionately called, her “Creekers.” Greetings to the class of 2021 Bulldogs…
Photo Gallery: A Day in the Life of Star Valley- 2021
SVI asked readers and listeners to contribute to the annual Day in the Life Photo Contest and submit images that they felt represented a day in the area. Here are some of those contributions for 2021.
Fire Danger Has Increased to Very High
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western Wyo., June 23, 2021—The fire danger rating has been elevated to very high for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Conditions in…
Wild Harvest Initiative survey to be conducted
◆ Throughout June, Game and Fish will be surveying hunters and anglers. This is a news release from the Wyoming Game and Fish The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is participating in a study to learn more about the role…
Road Maintenance Planned for Bridger-Teton National Forest
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Afton, Wyo., June 21, 2021—As soon as the snow melts and surfaces begin to dry out, the Bridger-Teton National Forest begins grading several roads on National Forest System lands…
Governor and First Lady Congratulate RISE Award Recipients
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education, have announced the 2020 Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award recipients. This award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by…