Men plead not guilty to abusing moose
EVANSTON (WNE) — Three men accused of roping, riding and dragging an aged and feeble moose were arraigned in the Third District Court on Tuesday, March 17. Justin Martin, 54, his son Range Martin, 23, of Uinta County and…
WYDOT returns to finish work on the Green River tunnel
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Transportation, with contract crews from Casper Electric, will be closing the eastbound tunnel near Green River in preparation for head-to-head traffic beginning Monday, March 23. The closure will allow crews to…
What you need to know about the Wyoming Legislature’s just completed budget session
By Maggie Mullen, Maya Shimizu Harris, Katie Klingsporn, Dustin Bleizeffer, Mike Koshmrl and Angus M. Thuermer, Jr., WyoFile.com When Gov. Mark Gordon stood to deliver his annual State of the State address on Feb. 9, it appeared budget cuts…
Jury duty scam hits Sweetwater County
ROCK SPRINGS (WNE) — Local residents are being warned of a jury duty scam involving fraudulent phone calls and letters. According to a March 11 press release from the city of Green River, scammers are claiming victims have been…
(Audio Only) – Lady Braves tip-off State against Thunder Basin
The Star Valley Lady Braves will tip off their 2026 run at the 4A State Basketball Tournament against the Thunder Basin Bolts at 3:30 p.m. in Casper from Casper College. Audio-only coverage will be provided here and on Swift 98…
Independent Obituaries: March 11, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the March 11, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Duane Hale Francis Duane Hale, 86, passed away peacefully on February 25,…
Data shows outdoor recreation remains a major economic driver
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis recently reported that the outdoor recreation industry remained a steadfast economic driver for Wyoming, generating $2.3 billion in 2024, representing 4.5% of the state’s Gross Domestic Product,…
Governor signs Hathaway Scholarship increase into law
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Wyoming students looking to pursue postsecondary education in state and use the Hathaway Scholarship will see an increase of awards. Gov. Mark Gordon signed Senate File 47, “Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards,” into law Feb. 27….
Legislature agrees on recalibration bill for 1st time in more than a decade
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — It’s been 15 years since the Wyoming Legislature was able to agree on a new calculation for providing money to the state’s 48 public school districts….
Governor vetoes pieces of state budget, lawmakers override 4
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After weeks of crafting a budget to fund state government for the next two years, Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed several portions of Wyoming lawmakers’ compromise proposal. Following…