Enrollment is open for Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine
• Visit Alpine.WyoClassical.org for details By Dan Dockstader & Duke Dance SVI Media Registration has opened for the inaugural school year of Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine, a K-6 tuition-free public charter school located at 200 Buffalo Drive. Residents were given the opportunity…
Independent Obituaries: May 6, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the May 6, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Burma Skinner Burma Elizabeth Nield Skinner passed away on November 15, 2025,…
Local congregations invite community to participate in National Day of Prayer
• Event takes place at 7:30 Thursday morning Provided by local Christian Congregations Our nation’s founders held a strong belief in seeking divine guidance and protection, and the first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer and…
Work continues on US 30 west of Kemmerer
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from HK Contractors Inc are currently working on paving sections of US 30 west of Kemmerer, after concluding milling operations May 1st. While paving operations are underway, traffic will be carried through all the work…
Open house and dedication dates announced for Montpelier Idaho Temple
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Montpelier Idaho Temple. A media day will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, followed by private tours…
Wyoming State Representative Scott Heiner, (R-HD 18) announced he is seeking re- election.
The following is a statement sent to SVI Media by Rep. Scott Heiner I am grateful for the opportunity to represent southwest Wyoming for the past 6 years. During this time, I have been instrumental in passing a 25% property…
Carmen Patterson announces candidacy for Lincoln County Attorney
The following is a statement sent to SVI Media from Carmen Patterson announcing her intent to run for Lincoln County Attorney I, Carmen L. Patterson, am announcing my candidacy for Lincoln County Attorney. I have practiced law in Wyoming since…
Letters to the Editor: April 29, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the April 29, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Supporting Ukraine Dear Editor First of all, I support Ukraine and I think many Americans do. I often watch Professor Gerdes…
(Video) – Braves take on Wolverines
In what promises to be a very competitive match, the Star Valley Braves host the Riverton Wolverines in Afton with a 5 p.m. start time.
(Video) – Lady Braves Soccer hosts Riverton
The Star Valley girls cap off a busy week of play with a home match against the Riverton Wolverines. This match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.