Lower Valley Energy Announces 2026 Board Election
The following is a news release from Lower Valley Energy – Lower Valley Energy members elected directors to represent Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 during the cooperative’s 2026 Board of Director election. Election results were announced Thursday evening at…
Mountain West Conference Unveils New Brand Identity, Introducing “Built Bold” Era
> The following is a release from the Mountain West Conference – The Mountain West Conference today announced the launch of a refreshed brand identity, including a modernized wordmark, an updated color palette, and a new defining tagline: Built Bold….
Letters to the Editor: June 17, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the June 17, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. The President and Vietnam Dear Editor We sure have the stupidest President ever in the White House. He claimed that several times,…
Governor Mark Gordon Convenes Advisory Panel to Coordinate New World Screwworm Monitoring, Communications, and Protocols
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) convened an ad hoc panel discussion this week with State Veterinarian Dr. Hallie Hasel, State Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Allen, and Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Curren of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to drive proactive protective…
Isabel Vasco Named Wyoming Gatorade Player of the Year
Future University of Wyoming soccer player, Isabel Vasco, earned an honor for her play this past season. She was named Wyoming’s Gatorade Player of the Year. Vasco put up impressive numbers for Green River High School in 2026. She tallied…
Fire Danger Raised to HIGH
Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “high” for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. While the landscape may still appear green, heavy dead and down timber and fuels…
Western Wyoming Community College Announces Planned Name Update to “Western Wyoming College”
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) today announced a strategic update to its institutional name, transitioning to Western Wyoming College (Western). The change is designed to better reflect the breadth and quality of the College’s academic offerings, including its growing bachelor’s…
Independent Obituaries: Jun 17, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 17, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Eldene Petrovich Eldene Veigel Petrovich passed away on June 6, 2026, at her…
Star Valley Ranch man sentenced
• Blake Foster to serve prison time for sexual abuse of a minor A Star Valley Ranch man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to Felony Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Third Degree. Lincoln County District…
Striping crews in Star Valley this week
The Wyoming Department of Transportation traffic crews will be striping traffic markings on US 89 through the Star Valley area beginning today, June 15. Crews will be working on the 5-lane section in Afton through today, and various sections of…