Lincoln County with 29 active COVID-19 cases
As of 3 p.m. Friday, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in mid-March stood at 45, 044, an increase of 119 confirmed cases over yesterday’s 45,925. The greatest increase in…
4-H members can choose from 45 different project options
◆ Members learn dedication, responsibility, hard work and success through their projects. By Shaily Harshbarger UW Extension Lincoln County 4-H Educator • What are 4-H Projects? 4-H has about 45 different projects available for 4-H youth. They range from cooking,…
Independent Obituaries: February 24, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the February 24, 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. On Monday, February 15, 2021…
2A Wyoming State Wrestling Tournament: Audio-Only
2A State Wrestling Tournament, February 25, 2021 – Audio-Only Jason Hoopes is at the Wyoming Ford Center (formerly the Casper Events Center) as the 2A State Wrestling Tournament begins Thursday. Listen in to coverage of both Cokeville and Kemmerer. Finals…
Four-Legged Friend to All: The Dog of the Lincoln County Jail
◆ Noel was adopted from Lucky’s Place and brings smiles to faces everyday. Noel starts the workday every morning inside the control tower in the Lincoln County jail. Two things set her apart from the other employees. First, she is…
Rangers Respond to Avalanche Fatality in Broken Thumb Couloir
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received an emergency call at approximately 12 p.m. today, Monday, February 22, about a skier involved in an avalanche in the Broken Thumb Couloir on…
The Vocalist Announces Dates For 2021 Season
After its start five years ago, The Vocalist has become a Star Valley tradition and continues to grow today. In the summer of 2016, Swift 98.7 had just gone through a rebranding and its employees were looking for publicity. Duke…
Cowboys sweep Lobos for first time since 2003
The Wyoming Cowboys opened the contest on a 21-0 run on their way to a 79-67 win over New Mexico on Friday evening inside Clune Arena in Colorado Springs. It marked the second series sweep for the Pokes this season…
Standing Committees to meet next week; Legislature to reconvene on March 1
Cheyenne – The Wyoming Legislature will hold three days of standing committee meetings next week leading up to the reconvening of the 2021 General Session on March 1. The purpose of the meetings is to consider and take public testimony…