Fly Tying and Entomology Demonstration
Provided by Star Valley Trout Unlimited The Star Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is excited to have Jay Buchner, a nationally recognized fly tier, present a demonstration on entomology of local aquatic insects, and flies that can be tied to…
Cowgirls Smother New Mexico, 59-40
• Lobos score just 17 second half points and shoot 32-percent Although it wasn’t always the prettiest game on offense, the Wyoming Cowgirls put together a masterful defensive performance Wednesday night at home against New Mexico. The Cowgirls stymied the…
Mexican national arrested in drug bust on Wind River Reservation
According to information provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), on “February 25, the FBI arrested an illegal immigrant with probable ties to a known transnational drug trafficking organization, which was recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization, on charges…
Independent Obituaries: February 26, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the February 26, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Mike Lahoe Darrel Michael Lahoe…
Grand Opening of Thayne’s new Community Playroom
• A Haven for Families Thayne, WY – Families in Thayne now have a warm and welcoming place to gather, thanks to the grand opening of the new Community Center Playroom, located next to the DMV. Open from 8…
Rep. Byron provides update on key bills, expresses disappointment in Freedom Caucus
Provided by Office of Andrew Byron CHEYENNE, WY – Representative Andrew Byron (HD 22) shares his perspective on new challenges reflected in elected officials’ votes, an update on significant legislative developments in the Wyoming House of Representatives, and insights into ongoing…
UW Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Selects Class of 2025
The University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2025. Three of the most-decorated football players ever to play at Wyoming, a trailblazing men’s basketball player, a record-setting baseball player, a versatile women’s basketball player,…
Braves and Wolverines tangle in Riverton
The Star Valley Braves have played three straight games decided by a combined four points. Will that trend continue as they travel to Riverton for team’s final road game of the regular season? Video is here as well as the…
(Video) – Lady Braves on the road in Riverton
Fresh off a lop-sided win on Thursday night in Evanston, the Lady Braves will be back on the road on Saturday afternoon in Riverton to take on the Wolverines. Tip-off time is scheduled for 3 p.m. Video is here as…
Former Game & Fish Director nominated to lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Provided by Wyoming Game & Fish CHEYENNE — Former Wyoming Game & Fish Department Director Brian Nesvik was nominated by the Trump administration to be the next U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director. The nomination was announced Feb. 12. “Brian is…