Wyoming Highway Patrol end wrong-way pursuit near Cheyenne
——————- On July 5, 2020, the Wyoming Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 25 near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle traveled on the wrong side…
‘The World Needs More Cowboys’ Celebration July 21 in Afton
———– Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys”…
LC Emergency Management: 21 active cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County
The following is a news release from Lincoln County Emergency Management Latest numbers from WY Department of Health show us at 21 active cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County. This represents a significant rise in the last 2 weeks. Please…
Funeral services for Sherman Lainhart
——————- Funeral services for Sherman Lainhart will take place Saturday July 11, 2020 from 10-10:45 a.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. A graveside service will take place the same day at 11 a.m. at the Afton Cemetery.
Funeral services for Karlee Kennington Thurman
Funeral services for Karlee Fern Kennington Thurman will take place with a Visitation on Friday July 10, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. Graveside services will take place Saturday July 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Grover…
Grad Transfer Emma Mitchell Joins UW Volleyball
Spent last three seasons at UAB LARAMIE, Wyo. (June 24, 2020) – University of Wyoming Head Volleyball Coach Chad Callihan has announced the addition of graduate transfer student-athlete Emma Mitchell, who will be joining the Cowgirls this coming fall. The…
Independent Obituaries: July 1, 2020
The following obituaries appeared in the July 1, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary. For historical obituaries and headstones please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Darrel D. Walton died on…
Grizzly bear relocated near Moran
Jackson– At the direction of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated a sub-adult female grizzly bear on July 1, 2020. The bear was captured in association with livestock depredation on…
Coronavirus cases up by 19, total 1,203; Kemmerer area records first case
The number of new coronavirus cases reported in Wyoming on Wednesday grew by 19. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said the total number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the state’s first case was diagnosed…