Climbers rescued after spending night on Pingora Peak
PINEDALE (WNE) — Two climbers who found themselves stranded high above the ground on the side of Pingora Peak overnight were safely rescued by members of Tip Top Search and Rescue and Lander Search and Rescue. Pingora Peak is…
PRCA Logo to be Featured on Jonah Field Endzones
Cowboy football fans will see a new addition to Jonah Field inside War Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) logo will be featured in the back of each endzone. “This is another groundbreaking moment for…
Independent Obituaries: September 9, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 9, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Elling Wright Our dear father, Elling Lyman Wright, passed away peacefully on…
Western Wyoming College and University of Wyoming Launch Express Transfer Agreement
Western Wyoming College (Western) and the University of Wyoming (UW) have launched a new Express Transfer Agreement (ETA), giving Western students a clear path from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree at UW. Through the new partnership, eligible students…
Alpine to test temporary roundabout on Highway 89
Alpine will launch a demonstration roundabout project in September at the intersection of U.S.89 and the Greys River Road. The temporary roundabout is designed to address increased traffic flows within the Town of Alpine and help the community further…
Local man still missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
The search continues for a Star Valley Ranch man who went missing after a flash flood washed through the Grand Canyon area on September 3. Timothy Smith, 53, was with two friends, John Giusti 46 and Brent Rosenkranz, 42…
Open House Begins for Montpelier Idaho Temple
The open house for the Montpelier Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began on Tuesday, September 8, with a media day for invited guests and journalists. Doors will open to the public from Thursday, September…
(Video) – Star Valley Football Vs. Raymond Comets
The Star Valley Braves take on a team from the Great White North on Saturday afternoon as they face the Raymond Comets out of Alberta, Canada. This game is part of the Rocky Mountain Rumble which will be played inside…
Letters to the Editor: September 2, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the September 2, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Storm Dear Editor We just wanted to send out a huge and heartfelt thank you to all the kind neighbors and community…
(Video) – Jackson Broncs vs Lander Tigers
The official full schedule of Wyoming high school football is now ready to begin in Week 1 as the Lander Tigers will open their schedule against the warmed-up Jackson Broncs who are coming off a 40-18 victory over the Teton…