Supreme Court justices to testify before Congress on increasing security funding in rare appearance
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will make a rare appearance before Congress Tuesday, weeks after the end of a historic term. The justices are appearing before a House…
Fourth Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a third case of measles in Teton County, marking the state’s first measles outbreak of 2026. The case is an adult with an unknown vaccination status and is linked to the previous…
Governor Orders Flags Lowered for Death of Senator Lindsey Graham
Governor Mark Gordon, (R-Wyo.,) has ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff per flag policy and by order of the United States President for the death of Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. The flags will remain lowered until…
Second Measles Case of 2026 Confirmed by Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult from Teton County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe illness. The public may have been exposed to measles at the…
Independent Letters to the Editor: July 8, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. $3.6 Million Sounds Generous—Until You Do the Math By Amber Hyde Disclaimer: The following article is protected speech under the First Amendment…
Independent Obituaries: July 8, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Dennis Hale Dennis Lee Hale, 83, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed…
(Video) – The Wall That Heals opening ceremony
The opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to attend the event. The Wall That Heals will remain at Star Valley Middle School…
(Photo Gallery) – Town of Thayne Fourth of July Parade
The Town of Thayne was beyond full for their Fourth of July celebration as they celebrated America 250. PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON
Young girl killed in tragic ATV accident
A four-year old girl was killed after a tragic ATV accident on the afternoon of July 3 in the Thayne/Bedford area. According to information from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) the girl and her family were visiting relatives in…
Kinky Creek Fire 86% at 880 acres
Firefighters continue to patrol and secure containment lines on the Kinky Creek Fire as the incident remains 880 acres and 86% contained. Crews are currently focused on the remaining section of uncontained line located within a steep and hazardous boulder…