One for the History Books: The Challenges of Wyoming’s 2021 Legislative Session
◆ Senate President Dan Dockstader summarizes historic 66th legislature Neither a pandemic nor a historic winter storm could keep Wyoming from holding its most recent legislative session. Dan Dockstader, President of the Wyoming State Senate and Senator for Senate District…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “We Love Fishing”
◆ “We Love Fishing” by Ariel Bernstein. By Richard Landreth Director, Lincoln County Library Systems It’s almost that time of year again…where everyone LOVES to go fishing! In the picture book “We Love Fishing!” by Ariel Bernstein, Bear, Porcupine, Otter…
Hypertension: the silent killer
◆ Hypertension makes the heart work harder, and the high force of blood flow can harm arteries and organs. By Shelley Rae Balls UW Extension Nutrition and Food Safety Educator Did you know that most people with high blood pressure…
(Video) 2021 Teen Vocalist: Presented by Randy Thompson State Farm Insurance
Nine Lincoln County teens will be competing for a $1,000 prize courtesy of Skyview Lanes and Cineplex as they perform at the Star Valley High School Auditorium Friday night. There will be judges on-hand as well as a secret celebrity…
Star Valley Soldiers from WWI
Provided By the Star Valley Historical Society The Star Valley Historical Society invites all members and the public to gather at the 4-H Exhibit Building at the Lincoln County Fair Grounds at 7 p.m. on April 15, 2021 to honor…
Independent Obituaries: April 14, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the April 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. Alexis J. Loos was born…
Teton County, WY extends local mask order
The following is a release from the Teton County Health Department April 14, 2021, Jackson, WY – Teton District Health Officer, Travis Riddell, MD, MPH, has received approval to extend the local health order that requires individuals within Teton County,…
66th Wyoming Legislature overview
◆ Legislative Session opened with 441 bills, 178 passed. By Peter Long (Cheyenne, WY) — The Wyoming Legislature concluded the 66th General Legislative Session Thursday, April 8. The session included 34 working days despite challenges created by the Coronavirus pandemic…
2021 Wyoming budget review
◆ Budget included $430 in reductions, No tax increases. On Monday, March 30, the Wyoming Legislature approved a balanced budget that significantly reduces government spending in response to historic revenue shortfalls created by the pandemic and declining coal, oil and…