Wrestling Opens its Season at Western Wyoming on Saturday
The University of Wyoming wrestling team commences its season Saturday. The No. 25 Cowboys travel to Western Wyoming Community College – which is ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA – for a 5 p.m. contest inside Rushmore Gym. The dual…
Rocky Mountain Yeti Afton to close November 7; transition to Jackson Hole location
The following is a release from Rocky Mountain Yeti – Afton, Wyoming — After years of proudly serving Star Valley and the surrounding communities, Rocky Mountain Yeti Afton will be closing its Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership and service…
Independent Obituaries: October 29, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 29, 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. Blair Hillstead Blair H. Hillstead,…
Full statement from Star Valley Meat Block regarding food bank meat confiscation
The following is a statement provided by Star Valley Meat Block, in response to the Afton Food Pantry being required to return meat donations from animals not processed at an approved USDA facility. Thank you for the opportunity to…
Investigation Underway Amid Food Bank Challenges in the Valley
In response to recent developments affecting all three food banks in Star Valley, an investigation by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture, enforcing a regulation from the United States Department of Agriculture, is currently underway. The investigation follows an announcement made…
Cowboys Set to Clash with San Diego State on the Road This Saturday
• Contest on CBS Sports Network Pokes Insider Watch on CBS Sports Network Listen Live Live Stats Game Notes Jay Sawvel Weekly Press Conference The Wyoming Cowboys hit the road heading to San Diego State on Saturday at 5…
Multiple people convicted of wildlife crimes in southwest Wyoming
ROCK SPRINGS — An 8-year investigation recently wrapped up in Sweetwater County on Sep. 26 when Sean Thomas of Farson was sentenced on multiple wildlife charges. The charges stemmed from an investigation into making false statements to procure Wyoming resident…
Cowboys Dominate Rams 28-0 in 117th Edition of the Border War
• Pokes Shut out Rams for first time since 2010 The Wyoming Cowboys put together the best performance of the season thus far in a dominant 28-0 victory over Colorado State in the 117th edition of the Border War inside…
The Church of Jesus Christ Announces the Addition of 55 New Missions in 2026
The new missions will help accommodate a rising number of missionaries and bring the worldwide total to 506 missions At a time when increasing numbers of young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to choose…
(Video) – Star Valley Football on the road in Green River
The end of the regular season is wraps up Friday night as the Star Valley Braves (8-0)(4-0) head to Sweetwater County to face the Green River Wolves (3-5)(2-2). Both teams’ seeding is cemented for the start of next week’s playoffs…