Bare Fire remains at just over 800 acres
Wyoming Team 3, a type 3 incident management team, assumed command of the Bare Fire yesterday. While the fire was active yesterday afternoon, no growth was observed, and the fire remains at an estimated 800 acres in size. Approximately 137…
4-H County Shotgun Shoot showcases youth skill and sportsmanship
Provided by Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Educator UW Extension -Lincoln County The annual North Lincoln County 4-H Shotgun Shoot brought together youth from across the Star Valley area for some friendly competition, learning, and sportsmanship. Participants demonstrated their shotgun shooting skills…
Independent Obituaries: August 5, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 5, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Kathy Giles In Loving Memory of Kathleen Joann Giles Kathleen…
Bare Fire surpasses 800 acres
The Bare Fire, burning the timber of Sublette County inside the Big Piney Ranger District and is now estimated at 810 acres in size after igniting on Tuesday August 4. Firefighters on scene include a type 1 helicopter, two type…
Lincoln County Library System now operating on reduced hours
By Missy Harris Director, Lincoln County Library System The Lincoln County Library System is committed to providing quality library services, resources, and programs throughout our communities. However, due to reductions in available funding following property tax changes enacted by the…
Bare Fire now at 431 acres
Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to suppress the Bare Fire, located north of Bare Pass and east of Bare Creek on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is burning in heavy timber and yesterday exhibited…
Wicks Adds Canin Jefferson to 2026-27 Roster
• Comes to UW from North Alabama University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced on Tuesday the addition of guard Canin Jefferson to the 2026-27 roster. He comes to UW after spending three seasons at North Alabama….
Bare Fire burning east of Afton in Sublette timber
A fire is burning in the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest after igniting on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is located north of Bare Pass and east of Bare Creek and is activity burning in timber according…
(Photo Gallery) – Pig Wrestling at the Lincoln County Fair
After many years, the return of pig wrestling to the arena at the Lincoln County Fair was a hit as many swine fighters battled the elements to place their prize in the barrel in the fastest amount of time. SEE…
(Photo Gallery) – Ian Munsick packs the stands at the Lincoln County Fair
According to numbers from the Lincoln County Fair Board, the Ian Munsick concert to kick off the 2026 Lincoln County Fair broke their record for tickets sold as more than 2,600 were in attendance on Friday night. Here are a…