(Video) – Swift Idol Teen
Swift Idol Teen features some of the best singers in Star Valley 17-year old and younger and begins at 12 noon as part of the Afton Freedom Festival. It is sponsored by the Randy Thompson Insurance Agency.
Don’t Let Need for Certificates Lead to Fraud, Extra Costs
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning that potential fraud, unnecessary high fees and frustration can result if residents are not cautious of online providers promising extra speedy Wyoming birth, death and other certificate services. “We frequently receive…
Rock Church Summer Theatre begin June 28
The summer theater performances at the historic Rock Church in Auburn will begin on Friday, June 28. Show time is 7:30 p.m. The 2019 summer theater season includes performances on Friday and Saturday evenings through Saturday, July 27. This year…
Independent Obituaries: June 26, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the June 26, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Our dear daddy passed away in his sleep with his daughter and young grandson by his side after a brave battle with cancer on…
Governor Gordon names Acting Chief of Staff and Acting Deputy Chief of Staff
CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Governor Mark Gordon announced today that he has selected Policy Director Buck McVeigh to serve as his Acting Chief of Staff and General Counsel Betsy Anderson to serve as Acting Deputy Chief of Staff. Both have been members…
NEWS BRIEFS for Friday, June 28, 2019
State Fair Board looks to fill top spot DOUGLAS (WNE) — A new Wyoming State Fair manager could be hired as early as next month, even as the long-time assistant fair director announced her retirement and left the job June…
Senate Unanimously Confirms Wyoming’s Rob Wallace to be Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), released the following statement on the Senate unanimously confirming Rob Wallace to be assistant secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks…
Barrasso Carbon Capture Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate passed S. 383, the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), chairman of the Senate Committee…
Senate passes Defense bill that Strengthens Military, includes two Enzi Amendments
Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate passed defense policy legislation that would strengthen our military and national security while improving the quality of life for our nation’s service members. U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., voted in favor of the…
Fossil Butte National Monument hosts art by students across the country starting July 1
A collaborative effort between Fossil Butte National Monument, the International Fiber Collaborative Inc., and schools throughout Wyoming, Montana, California, Texas, Kansas, and Utah has culminated in a special “Art in the Park” installation at the Fossil Butte visitor center. Over…