Contura winning bidder for Blackjewel’s Wyoming mines
By Greg Johnson, Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Nearly 600 Blackjewel LLC coal workers in Wyoming and West Virginia may see a monthlong forced layoff end soon after the company has agreed to sell a trio…
Meet the acts under the Big Top of the 2019 Lincoln County Fair
The 2019 Lincoln County Fair has an entertainment packed schedule with grandstand events each evening and a variety of acts taking place throughout the day under the big top. All acts under the big top have free admission and will…
SVI preview for BYU, Wyoming and Utah State
It’s here. Praise be to whatever higher power you pray to, football is back both professionally and collegiately with training camps, preseason games and Fall practice all getting underway. As a sports writer in Star Valley, we live in a…
Turning Point seeking volunteers for Afton location
Turning Point, an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, is looking for volunteers, specifically in the Afton area, to help cover the 24-hour crisis hotline and advocate for their clients. “Volunteering can be all types…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Whatever This Is” by Jessie G
A new song by country artist Jessie G has just been released to radio stations, and we want you to tell us if the song should be added to The Spur’s library. Listen to “Whatever This Is” and if you…
Driver identified in fatal accident near Simplot Smoky Canyon Mine
*Update courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com* Police have released the name of the driver from the fatal crash at Smokey Canyon Mine on Aug. 2. Brandon Astle, 39, of Rigby died as a result of injuries sustained when the 1982 Peterbilt refueling…
(Video Link) 2019 Fall River Propane Swift Idol!
In order to watch the 2019 Fall River Propane Swift Idol competition with Alex Boye’, there is a small watch fee which you can take care of with the link below. Unlike other SVI Media events in the past, this…
Independent Obituaries: July 31, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the July 31, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Darlene Miles Jones, age 87, passed away peacefully at the Lehi Beehive Home on July 15,…
BYU QB Zach Wilson named to 2019 CFPA National Performer of the Year preseason watch list
The College Football Performance Award has listed BYU Football quarterback Zach Wilson to its preseason watch list for the 2019 National Performer of the Year award. Wilson is coming off his freshman year where he started seven games to become…