Polasek named new UW Offensive Coordinator
Tim Harkins Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations Laramie, Wyo. (Feb. 10, 2021) — The Wyoming Cowboys announced a new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Wednesday when Tim Polasek was named to the University of Wyoming football coaching staff…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “Legends of the Wild West: True Tales of Rebels and Heroes”
◆ “Legends of the Wild West: True Tales of Rebels and Heroes” by Robert Edelstein. By Richard Landreth Director, Lincoln County Library System The period of time between the end of the American Civil War and the beginning of the…
Independent Obituaries: February 3, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the February 3, 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. Heidi Lee Hepworth was…
Dietary sugar is a sweeter deal when consumed sparingly
◆ Studies indicate that American adults consume as much as 18 teaspoons a day in added sugars. By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator • The Scoop on Sugar Sugar seems to be a hot topic lately…
Four skiers rescued after avalanche in GTNP
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming — Teton Interagency Dispatch Center received an emergency call at approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday about several skiers involved in an avalanche in the Olive Oil area located…
Cowboys Down Air Force for First Conference Win of the Season
Laramie, Wyo. (Jan. 30, 2021) – The Wyoming wrestling team picked up their first conference win of the season Saturday night against Air Force inside the Arena-Auditorium. The Cowboys won seven of the ten matches on their way to a 22-9…
Answering the Call: The work of a Lincoln County Dispatcher
◆ Maryanne Christensen talks about the work of a Lincoln Co. Dispatcher. By Robinson Miles, SVI Media At its most stressful, any job can feel like it is a matter of life and death. What sets Maryanne Christensen’s job apart…