Chip Seal work on Highway 89 between Alpine and Etna begins Monday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from H-K Contractors, Inc. will be conducting chip seal work in the Star Valley area on US 89 beginning Monday, July 8. Crews will be working from mile marker 108 to…
(Video) – Town of Thayne Independence Day Parade
One of the most enjoyable traditions in Star Valley is the small town parade on the Fourth of July and nobody does it better than Thayne. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the event with a starting time…
Independent Obituaries: July 3, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the July 3, 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. Grace Merritt Grace Ellen Fluckiger Merritt…
(Photo Gallery) – SV Search & Rescue Ranch Rodeo
The Star Valley Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo took place on Saturday June 29, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. The event serves as the primary fundraiser for the organization and is one of the more popular weekends of the summer….
Small forest fire burning southwest of Bondurant
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is fighting a new fire on the Big Piney Ranger District. The Horse Creek Fire was reported at 12:39 pm on Monday July 1, 2024 by Forest Service Fire crews who spotted smoke from the Fish…
Cowboy Football Announces Game Time for Idaho Game Along with Exciting New Television Agreement
• Pokes home opener slated for 1:30 p.m. start LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 1, 2024) –– TNT Sports and the Mountain West Conference have reached a multi-year agreement for a full slate of live college football games to air exclusively on…
Funeral services for Betty Pendleton
Funeral services for Betty Pendleton will be on Monday, July 8 in the Thayne 1st Ward LDS building at noon with a viewing starting at 10:00a.m.
Tabernacle Choir Introduces New Presenter of ‘Music and the Spoken Word’
Derrick Porter Replaces Lloyd Newell in role The new producer, principal writer and presenter of The Tabernacle at Temple Square’s “Music and the Spoken Word” weekly broadcast is ready to take the lead role. Derrick Porter replaces Lloyd Newell, who…
Yellowstone officials release statement about white bison calf
The following is a statement by officials of Yellowstone National Park regarding the birth of a white bison calf – Confirmation At this time, Yellowstone National Park can confirm, based on multiple creditable sightings, that a white bison calf was…
Fire Danger Increased to Moderate
Teton Interagency fire managers announced the fire danger has been elevated to “moderate” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. The potential for fire activity has increased due to summer curing of vegetation combined…