(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…
Cowboys Make Furious Second Half Comeback Downing Tulane, 64-63
• Pokes trailed by 16 points in second half The Wyoming Cowboys trailed by 16-points with 14 minutes remaining and used timely baskets and defense to earn a trip to the title game of the Cancun Challenge with a 64-63…
Star Valley Health Charitable Foundation Raises $839,000 for Expanded Alpine Clinic
Provided by Star Valley Health Charitable Foundation The Star Valley and Alpine communities have donated over $839,000 to support the expansion of the Alpine Clinic. “We are thrilled at the support for the campaign,” says Mark Taylor, Star Valley Health Charitable…
Feeding Star Valley: Thanksgiving Meals offered in Afton and Alpine.
• Swift Creek High School set to serve Thanksgiving dinner The meal is entirely free, and everyone is welcome. By Janet Erickson SVI Media The Swift Creek High School Student Council invites Star Valley to a Thanksgiving Dinner at Swift…