Fire Danger Raised to HIGH
Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “high” for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. While the landscape may still appear green, heavy dead and down timber and fuels…
Western Wyoming Community College Announces Planned Name Update to “Western Wyoming College”
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) today announced a strategic update to its institutional name, transitioning to Western Wyoming College (Western). The change is designed to better reflect the breadth and quality of the College’s academic offerings, including its growing bachelor’s…
Independent Obituaries: Jun 17, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 17, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Eldene Petrovich Eldene Veigel Petrovich passed away on June 6, 2026, at her…
Star Valley Ranch man sentenced
• Blake Foster to serve prison time for sexual abuse of a minor A Star Valley Ranch man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to Felony Sexual Abuse of a Minor in the Third Degree. Lincoln County District…
Striping crews in Star Valley this week
The Wyoming Department of Transportation traffic crews will be striping traffic markings on US 89 through the Star Valley area beginning today, June 15. Crews will be working on the 5-lane section in Afton through today, and various sections of…
Lincoln County Library Book Review: Platform Decay by Martha Wells
Review by: Rachel Rudd, Star Valley Branch Library Martha Wells returns to the world of The Murderbot Diaries with Platform Decay, the eighth installment in the beloved science fiction series. By this point, Murderbot feels less like a fictional character…
Celebrating National Camera Day
Lisa Frist, Thayne Branch Library National Camera Day is observed annually on June 29 in order to honor one of the most monumental inventions in history: the camera. Since its inception, the camera has offered the opportunity to capture everything…
Letters to the Editor: June 10, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the June 10, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Privacy and Fraud Concerns Dear Editor This past February, Senate File 82 placed the privacy of hundreds of thousands of small businesses…
Independent Obituaries: June 10, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 10, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. JoAnn Merritt JoAnn Jensen Merritt was born on August 30, 1947, in…
Alpine Lakes agreement approved by town council
By SVI Media/Town of Alpine The Alpine Town Council met on June 2, 2026, at Alpine Town Hall. Mayor Eric Green presided over the meeting. Agreement Approved for Alpine Lakes Addition The Town Council approved an Agreement between the…