Independent Letters to the Editor: September 9, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the September 9, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Wyoming Must Lead in the AI Revolution By Shane Reeves Artificial intelligence is no longer a future possibility. It is already…
(Video) – Bear Lake Football at South Fremont
The undefeated Bear Lake Bears (3–0) hit the road Friday night for a matchup with the South Fremont Cougars (2–1) in St. Anthony. Bear Lake enters Friday night with a perfect record after surviving a thriller against Firth, 22–21, last…
(Video) – Star Valley Football at Sugar-Salem
It’s an intense interstate showdown Friday night as the Star Valley Braves (2–0) make the trip to Sugar City, Idaho, to take on the Sugar-Salem Diggers (2–1). The defending Wyoming 3A State Champion Braves hit the road looking to continue…
(Video) – Jackson Broncs Football at Riverton
The undefeated Jackson Hole Broncs (2–0) hit the road Friday night for a matchup with the Riverton Wolverines in a battle between two highly ranked Wyoming 3A teams. Jackson has put together a perfect start to the season, opening with…
(Video) – Eastern Idaho Game of the Week: Thunder Ridge Titans at Idaho Falls Tigers
It’s a pivotal week as both the Titans and the Tigers come into this game at (1-1) on the season. Join the SVI crew for the Eastern Idaho Game of the Week between these two squads with a 7 p.m….
Climbers rescued after spending night on Pingora Peak
PINEDALE (WNE) — Two climbers who found themselves stranded high above the ground on the side of Pingora Peak overnight were safely rescued by members of Tip Top Search and Rescue and Lander Search and Rescue. Pingora Peak is…
PRCA Logo to be Featured on Jonah Field Endzones
Cowboy football fans will see a new addition to Jonah Field inside War Memorial Stadium on Saturday as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) logo will be featured in the back of each endzone. “This is another groundbreaking moment for…
Independent Obituaries: September 9, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 9, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Elling Wright Our dear father, Elling Lyman Wright, passed away peacefully on…
Western Wyoming College and University of Wyoming Launch Express Transfer Agreement
Western Wyoming College (Western) and the University of Wyoming (UW) have launched a new Express Transfer Agreement (ETA), giving Western students a clear path from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree at UW. Through the new partnership, eligible students…
Alpine to test temporary roundabout on Highway 89
Alpine will launch a demonstration roundabout project in September at the intersection of U.S.89 and the Greys River Road. The temporary roundabout is designed to address increased traffic flows within the Town of Alpine and help the community further…