Governor Gordon to Join Suicide Prevention Town Hall in Kemmerer
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon will join local leaders and community members in Lincoln County for a Suicide Prevention Town Hall on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to noon at the South Lincoln Training and Events Center,…
Star Valley TU Chapter Raffles Wyoming Commissioner License to Fund Salt River Restoration
• Closes on May 31, entry fees are $25 for one entry or $100 for 5 entries The Star Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited (SVTU) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts: a raffle for a Wyoming…
UW Athletics and Kaylee Prigge Agree to Contract Extension
• Deal runs through 2027 season University of Wyoming Athletics has announced a multi-year extension with Cowgirl Volleyball Head Coach Kaylee Prigge. The extension runs through the 2027 season. “I am eternally grateful to love what I do and who…
Cyber Wyoming: Reported scams and resources for suspected fraud
The following column is comprised of examples of reported scams attempted on Wyoming residents and contains links on how to report them and who to contact in the case you suspect fraud. Text Message Scam Alert – High Touch Fraud…
UW Extension Offers New Educational Series on Ranch Economics, Natural Resource Management
The University of Wyoming Extension has launched a new educational series designed to support ranchers in navigating the complexities of modern livestock and land management. Rancher’$ E.D.G.E. (Excellence in Development, Grazing and Economics) is designed for ranchers, family members and…
Independent Obituaries: May 14, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the May 14, 2025 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. Valerie Hepworth Valerie Hepworth, 74 passed…
Vickie Buckley named Make-A-Wish Wyoming 2025 Volunteer of the Year
Make-A-Wish Wyoming recently announced its 2025 Volunteer of the Year at its second annual Serving Up Wishes event in Cheyenne. Vickie Buckley, from Star Valley, received the award recognizing her important role in granting wishes for children across Wyoming battling…
Two yearling grizzly bears found dead south of Colter Bay
MOOSE, Wyo.–On the morning of Tuesday, May 13, Grand Teton National Park staff discovered the carcasses of two yearling grizzly bears in a closed area south of Colter Bay. The bears were found approximately 250 yards apart, and both showed…
Cyber Wyoming: Reported scams and resources for suspected fraud
The following column is comprised of examples of reported scams attempted on Wyoming residents and contains links on how to report them and who to contact in the case you suspect fraud. Real Estate Scam: A Laramie Real Estate Agent reported…
(Video) – Lady Braves host Rock Springs
It’s the final home match of the season for the Lady Braves as they host the Rock Springs Tigers on Friday afternoon with a 4 p.m. start time.