Independent Obituaries: March 27, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the March 27, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Irvin Gene Bassett was born on March 8, 1934 in Afton, Wyoming. He passed away on March 19, 2019 in his Springville, Utah home…
Independent Obituaries: March 20, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the March 20, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Harris Dale “Bud” Irick was born November 22, 1931, to Marion and Minnie Irick in Holton, Kansas. He was the third son of five…
3 of the Best Camping Sites in Wyoming You Have to Try
Wyoming is home to some of the most breathtaking sights in the country. One of the best ways to experience the state’s stunning mountain ranges and lush forests is to fully immerse yourself by staying at one of its many…
Cheyenne Student Named Wyoming Winner of “Doodle for Google”
By Ellen Fike Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – It was earlier this month when Heather Osterman received the good news from Google. Her daughter, Amelia Osterman, had been chosen as the Wyoming winner of the Doodle…
Star Gymnastics competes at Regionals in Kansas City
After a highly successful schedule in the region and in the Wyoming State Championships, nine members of Star Gymnastics made the trip to Kansas City, Missouri where they competed against several other states in the Region 3 Xcel Championships. There…
Outgoing UW President Headed to South Dakota
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Outgoing University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols has been hired to take the top job at Black Hills State University on July 1, the day after her UW…
Medicare Fraud Alert Genetic Testing Scam
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries cheek swabs for genetic testing to obtain their Medicare information for identity…
Penn State’s Shakur Rasheed highlights area wrestling camp
After winning their fourth straight championship this past season, the SVHS wrestling team is continuing to hone their skills as they host All-American Shakur Rasheed from the National Champion Penn State Nittany Lions. “Shakur Rasheed was the #2 ranked guy…
New Wells Boost State Oil Production to Highest Level in 25 Years
The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) completed its 2019 update to the Interactive Oil and Gas Map of Wyoming. The updates are done annually to redefine the spatial extent of oil and gas fields by incorporating new wells drilled in the…
New Laramie Armory Opens on Army’s 244th Birthday
CHEYENNE, Wyo.—The Wyoming Army National Guard will officially cut the ribbon opening its new Laramie Readiness Center at 11 a.m. on June 14, the U.S. Army’s 244th birthday. It is located near the Laramie airport at 4750 State Highway 130….