Local man still missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
The search continues for a Star Valley Ranch man who went missing after a flash flood washed through the Grand Canyon area on September 3. Timothy Smith, 53, was with two friends, John Giusti 46 and Brent Rosenkranz, 42…
Open House Begins for Montpelier Idaho Temple
The open house for the Montpelier Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began on Tuesday, September 8, with a media day for invited guests and journalists. Doors will open to the public from Thursday, September…
(Video) – Star Valley Football Vs. Raymond Comets
The Star Valley Braves take on a team from the Great White North on Saturday afternoon as they face the Raymond Comets out of Alberta, Canada. This game is part of the Rocky Mountain Rumble which will be played inside…
Letters to the Editor: September 2, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the September 2, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Storm Dear Editor We just wanted to send out a huge and heartfelt thank you to all the kind neighbors and community…
(Video) – Jackson Broncs vs Lander Tigers
The official full schedule of Wyoming high school football is now ready to begin in Week 1 as the Lander Tigers will open their schedule against the warmed-up Jackson Broncs who are coming off a 40-18 victory over the Teton…
(Video) – Eastern Idaho Game of the Week: Sugar-Salem @ Shelley
The perennial powerhouse Sugar-Salem Diggers will make the short trip to Shelley to face the Russets in our Eastern Idaho Game of the Week. This game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff on September 4.
(Video) – Bear Lake Bears Football vs. Firth
The Bear Lake Bears are (2-0) and coming off a 48-0 victory at North Fremont will host the Firth (0-1) as they look to bounce back from a 35-7 loss to West Side. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. here…
Star Valley Ranch man missing after Grand Canyon flooding
Flash floods in the Grand Canyon have claimed multiple lives this past weekend and a Star Valley man is still missing as search crews continue to look for signs of survivors. Timothy Allen Smith, 53, of Star Valley Ranch was…
Cowboys Head to Border War Rival Colorado State for Season Opener on Saturday
• Contest set for 4 p.m. start on USA Network The Wyoming Cowboys will head south to open the 2026 season with a contest against the Colorado State Rams on Saturday at 4 p.m. inside Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins,…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions lifted for Teton Interagency Dispatch area
Teton Interagency Fire managers have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Recent precipitation, cooler temperatures, and higher relative humidities have lessened the threat of wildfire. All public…