Workers may see more take-home pay starting in February
With the Trump administration passing new tax laws, the average U.S. worker may wonder what affects the changes may have on their paychecks. According to the U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), many people receiving a paycheck could…
MUST WATCH: Weird Arby’s Guy in the News
In a live television newscast, the field reporter produced a story recapping a recent accident involving an Arby’s restaurant. The crash itself, however, is not what is getting all the attention. It’s the Arby’s employee that was interviewed as part…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Champion” by Carrie Underwood
There seems to be a recent movement by country artists stepping into the world of pop and teaming up with well known artist from other genres. This trend is part of this week’s Kick It or Keep It, after Carrie…
LCSD2 Releases Proposed 2018-19 School Calendars
Lincoln County School District #2 has released their proposed school calendars for the 2018-19 school year. On the proposed calendar, all Star Valley Schools would begin the year on Wednesday, Aug 22 and end on Friday, May 31. Spring Break…
SVHS Sports Recap: Jan 12-13
For more in-depth insights, full stats, records and historical comparisons read the January 17, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. • Wrestling The Braves extended their duel winning streak to 49 as they went 7-0 at the Trojan Border…
Discrimination lawsuit filed against the Town of Thayne
By Sarah Hale, SVI Media Rusty and Marc Andrus, owners of Rustlers Restaurant and Saloon, have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Town of Thayne. The suit was filed in federal court on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The suit alleges that…
The end of an era? Thayne Snow Days not going to happen in 2018
By Sarah Hale, SVI Media For the second year in a row Thayne Snow Days will not be taking place. The popular community event, a staple of winter fun for nearly 20 years in Star Valley, failed to gain enough…