County continues efforts to form a trash management partnership
Garbage is a growing problem in Lincoln County, literally. For a number of years the county has been working to get partnerships in place across the region in order to effectively and efficiently handle household waste. “We are still working…
Wyoming News Briefs: September 6, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Another county closing Bank of the West accounts POWELL (WNE) — Bank of the West’s decision to cut ties with certain…
(Video) – KVSI’s Lisa Hillier talks Bear Lake High School sports
KVSI (101.7 FM & 1450 AM) in Montpelier, Idaho is one of newest additions to the SVI Radio Network. Lisa Hiller, a color commentator for Bear Lake athletics, speaks with SVI about her journey to the job and the prospects…
Gray appointed to the Supreme Court
Governor Matt Mead has appointed Kari Jo Gray to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Gray replaces Justice E. James Burke who has served on the Court since 2005 and retires effective October 8, 2018. A native of Lusk and long-time Douglas resident,…
LDS missionaries will now receive mission calls online rather than in the mail
The following is a news release from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Young men, young women and senior couples preparing to serve as full-time missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of…
Man arrested for arson says he started fire to save a hostage
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man who was arrested last week admitted he started a fire to get a hostage out of a home on Hoopes Avenue. Eric…
Funeral services for Dawson Barrus
Funeral services for Dawson Barrus will take place Saturday, September 8, at 11 a.m. in the Afton 3rd Ward LDS Church. Visitation will take place from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. For more local obituaries please…
TEXT-IN TOPIC RESPONSES: Colin Kaepernick with Nike Campaign
Nike is choosing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick as the new face of its Just Do It campaign. Kaepernick tweeted a photo of himself with the slogan “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Kaepernick, who was the…
Independent Obituaries: September 5, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the September 5, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary. Iris Zelma Hall 90, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Rexburg. She was…