Independent Obituaries: September 18, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the September 18, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Motuary. Debra L. Scott 68 a long time resident of Alpine passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019…
Friday Night Prep Recap: September 20, 2019
• 3A State Golf It was not a pleasant day at Star Valley View Golf Course. With temperatures that struggled to climb past 50 and a steady rain that forced two delays, it took the 3A teams six hours to…
Afton man found guilty in child abuse case
According to information obtained from the Lincoln County Attorney’s Office, an Afton man has been found guilty of two counts of Aggravated Child Abuse and was taken into custody on September 19, 2019. “On September 19, 2019 a Jury of…
Panelists discuss importance of foreign trade to Wyoming
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — To operate effectively, Wyoming’s economy – like the rest of the country – depends mightily on foreign trade. According to statistics from the Office of the United States Trade…
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to run exclusive on wind power
JACKSON (WNE) — Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced that it will now use exclusively renewable energy to power its operations, following in the footsteps of other major Jackson Hole organizations in recent years. The switch includes everything from ski…
Elk populations ‘above objective’ as hunting season heats up
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Elk are plentiful in Wyoming as the state’s famed elk hunting season gets underway, according to Game and Fish Department estimates. The agency early this year estimated populations to be 29 percent above objective…