Stars in the Valley coming to Afton this Friday
• MCs are Brant and Tina Crowther. The Star Valley Arts Council’s fifth annual Stars in the Valley Christmas Concert is scheduled for Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Star Valley High School auditorium. The Stars in the…
(Photo Gallery) – Alpine Community Thanksgiving
Alpine residents have provided a Thanksgiving dinner for many years. Here are a few shots from this year’s gathering. (SVI PHOTOS BY DAN DOCKSTADER)
Kemmerer Wildlife Crossing project on track for summer 2025 construction
CHEYENNE — The Kemmerer Wildlife Crossing project on U,S. Highway 189 in southwest Wyoming is on schedule to begin construction next year. The project is possible thanks to a $24.3 million Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program discretionary grant the Federal Highway…
(Photo Gallery) – Afton Parade of Lights
One of the annual traditions that helps kick off the holiday season in the area is the Afton Parade of Lights which drew a huge crowd on Saturday night. Businesses and individuals put together float entries as the calendar flipped…
Cowboys Take Down Cougars with Late Score, 15-14
• Pokes scores go ahead touchdown with 24 seconds left Pullman, Wash. – The Wyoming Cowboys used a 14-play 90-yard drive for the go-ahead touchdown with 24 seconds left to defeat Washington State inside Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash, on…
Charter School Director appointed for Wyoming
• Director oversees policies. SVI Media/Gov. Office Governor Gordon has named John Wahler Executive Director of the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board (WCSAB). Wahler has 34 years of experience in public education, most recently as principal of Hobbs…
TerraPower Announces Strategic Agreement to Commercialize and Purchase HALEU
TerraPower has signed a term sheet with ASP Isotopes for the construction of a uranium enrichment facility in South Africa and a supply agreement for fuel delivery for the Natrium® reactor1. TerraPower, a leading advanced nuclear energy developer, today announced…
Strgar, Peterson, Wolfley honored by Rotary
• Rotary students plan further studies. SVI/SV Rotary The Star Valley Rotary Club has named their SVHS November Students of the Month. They include Maddi Strgar, Shae Peterson and Bridger Wolfley. Maddie Strgar runs cross country for track and…
The Wildlife Society Recognizes UW Scientists for Sage-Grouse Research
A group of University of Wyoming researchers has been recognized by The Wildlife Society for a multi-faceted study on the effects of sagebrush reduction on the greater sage-grouse. The Wildlife Society is an international association for professionals involved in wildlife…
Independent Obituaries: November 27, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the November 27, 2024 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. Anita Hokanson Anita Blake…