Operation Dry Water
Through this holiday weekend and summer the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a nationwide effort known as “Operation Dry Water” in watching for and enforcing violations of boating under the influence on our waters. Alcohol use is the…
2019 Annual Meeting Election Results
Afton, WYOMING – Lower Valley Energy’s 2019 Annual Meeting was held yesterday at the Lower Valley Energy Jackson office. District seats 2 and 5 were up for election. Incumbent Dean Lewis retained his Board seat over David Vandenberg. Chairman of…
Miners, Lawmakers seek Quota on Uranium Imports
By Camille Erickson and Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming is home to one of the largest untapped reserves of uranium in the world. Those reserves remain largely untapped though, and for years the United…
State Officials, Tribal Leaders Work to Resolve ID issue
By Clair McFarland Riverton Ranger Via Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Northern Arapahoe and Eastern Shoshone tribal leaders met last week with Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to discuss the prospect of enabling tribal members to use their tribal…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Make You Mine” by Public
Kick It or Keep It returns to Swift 98 and The Wave this week with a new song from a group that is just beginning to gain nationwide attention. Public is a pop trio from Cincinnati, Ohio. The group’s latest…
(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…