UW Extension Invites Wyoming Communities to Celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 4-10
The University of Wyoming Extension invites new and returning Wyoming 4-H members and volunteers to celebrate National 4-H Week Sunday, Oct. 4, through Saturday, Oct. 10. Administered by UW Extension and supported by volunteers across the state, Wyoming 4-H helps…
Bridger-Teton National Forest West Zone Plans Prescribed Burning
The West Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which includes Greys River and Kemmerer Ranger Districts, is planning prescribed fires as early as Oct. 1. Forest Service officials estimate this work may continue through Dec. 31, as conditions allow. Certified…
Independent Obituaries: September 23, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 23, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. DeAnna Sue Hopkins DeAnna Sue Hopkins graduated from this life September…
Cowgirls Close Orange & Black Classic with Four-Set Win
The Wyoming Cowgirls finished off a successful weekend and an Orange & Black Classic title behind the strength of a four-set victory over Pacific Saturday morning at Idaho State. Set scores went 25-17, 23-25, 25-16 and 25-22. Wyoming (7-4) hit…
Book Review: ‘The Widow’ by John Grisham
Book review by Angela Thompson Cokeville Branch Library John Grisham is the author of more than fifty consecutive #1 bestsellers novels. I have enjoyed several of his novels and “The Widow”, a legal thriller, did not disappoint. The story begins…
(Video) – Lady Braves Volleyball hosts Riverton
The Star Valley Lady Braves are back on their home court Saturday afternoon as they welcome the Riverton Wolverines to Afton for another big Wyoming 4A matchup! Star Valley enters a busy weekend after a strong showing at its home…
Rethinking the Ledger: Public Libraries Shift Focus Beyond Property Taxes
By Andre Williams, Thayne Branch Library Public libraries across the country are rewriting their financial playbooks. As fluctuating real estate markets and strict legislative caps threaten traditional revenue models, municipal library systems are aggressively pivoting toward alternative funding strategies to…
(Video) – Ririe Bulldogs vs the Aberdeen Tigers
The spotlight is on Ririe Friday night as the Ririe Bulldogs (1–3) welcome the Aberdeen Tigers (2–2) for the SVI Media East Idaho Game of the Week! Ririe returns home looking to get back in the win column after a…
(Video) – Jackson Football hosts the Rawlins Outlaws
The undefeated Jackson Broncs (3–0) return home Friday night as they welcome the Rawlins Outlaws (1–2) for a Wyoming 3A matchup under the lights. Jackson has been one of the early surprises in Wyoming 3A, opening the season with three…
(Video) – Star Valley Football hosts Lander in home opener
The Star Valley Braves (2–1) finally return to Afton Friday night for their 2026 home opener as they welcome the Lander Valley Tigers (0–2) to Braves Field. The First Bank of Wyoming Countdown to Kickoff will begin at approximately 5:30…