Swift Idol winner Josh Jardine to release album
◆ “I’ve always had music in my life, and have always planned on cutting an album…..” In April, 2020 Swift Idol Winner Josh Jardine will accomplish one of his lifelong dreams, releasing an album. It was a long time coming,…
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds recreationists of springtime dangers
Anticipating increased activity in the backcountry as the yearly “springtime window of opportunity offers an overlap of winter and summer recreation,” the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds outdoor enthusiasts of added risks. In the higher elevations, snow conditions are prime…
State Museum postpones art exhibition awards reception
The Wyoming State Museum has made the decision to postpone the Awards Reception for the Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition that was scheduled to be held on the evening of April 24. In a statement released today, museum officials explained: “Given…
WYDOT reconstruction continues near Hoback Junction; expect delays
Jackson — Work is continuing on the second half of the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) Jackson South reconstruction project, just north of Hoback Junction. Crews will be working on assembling the girders on the Snake River bridge between Hoback…
Empty streets, full hearts: Videos portray pandemic life
FROM WYOFILE By Katie Klingsporn and Mike Vanata With so many people hunkered down, working from home, avoiding travel and abstaining from public places, it’s hard to gain a sense of what’s really going on in the suddenly distant world…
Jackson ‘Old West Days’ canceled, Music Fest postponed
The Jackson Town Square, site of many of Old West Days’ annual activities, is famous for its elk antler arch gateways – a favorite photo opp for Jackson Hole visitors. Jackson — Old West Days, previously scheduled to be held…
Game and Fish to have online meeting
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s next meeting is April 20-21 and will be held online. The public is invited to participate and provide input to the Commission. The Commission meeting will be streamed through Zoom. Anyone who…
LCSD #2 School Board Agenda: April 8, 2020
Due to an oversight, this agenda did not appear in the April 8, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent as scheduled. SVI apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Board Agenda April 8, 2020 Work Session- Tina Boogren- 5:00…
Afton promoting shop local campaign to help businesses
◆ Receipt drawing held each week. The Town of Afton is taking a proactive approach to helping local businesses this spring. As small businesses work to meet social distancing guidelines, Afton is holding weekly receipt drawings using social media. “The…
Area wide snowpacks remain above median as April arrives
◆ Water levels looking positive as snowmelt begins. Moisture levels in Western Wyoming are looking positive, according to information provided by the Natural Resource Conservation District. “The water content in area wide snow packs are slightly above median for the…