Man pleads not guilty in Jackson stabbing case
JACKSON (WNE) — A not guilty plea was entered for Riley Sills on Wednesday morning in Teton County District Court. Sills is in Teton County Jail charged with attempted murder in the second degree after police said he stabbed a…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “Legends of the Wild West: True Tales of Rebels and Heroes”
◆ “Legends of the Wild West: True Tales of Rebels and Heroes” by Robert Edelstein. By Richard Landreth Director, Lincoln County Library System The period of time between the end of the American Civil War and the beginning of the…
Braves rope Pinedale; rout Soda Springs in Wrangler Tri-meet
A contingent of Star Valley wrestlers were in Pinedale on Tuesday, February 2, as they faced off against the home-mat Wranglers as well as the Soda Springs Cardinals. The Braves outpaced the Wranglers 39-29 and then plucked the Cardinals 69-3….
Youth suicide prevention training bill defeated
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming House of Representatives rejected legislation Wednesday that would have required the state’s K-12 public schools to provide suicide prevention training programs to students. House Bill 62,…
Wrestlers face Wolves this Friday night in Sweetwater County
It was a bit of an unusual weekend for the Star Valley Wrestlers as they saw the Worland Warriors for the third time this season but did so after the six-hour bus trip and with a lineup that was unusual….
Chamber of Commerce highlight: Star Valley Half Marathon
◆ Kunz family says in-person road race is on for 2021. On July 10, 2021, the Star Valley Half Marathon will be back where it belongs – on the road to the finish line by Thayne Elementary. After having held…
Wyoming State FFA officers visit Western Wyoming chapters
◆ “We are so excited to finally be in front of members and make those connections that we haven’t been able to make with current restrictions.” Wyoming State FFA Association has two officers currently touring chapters in Western Wyoming. Payton…
Independent Obituaries: February 3, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the February 3, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Heidi Lee Hepworth was…
Dietary sugar is a sweeter deal when consumed sparingly
◆ Studies indicate that American adults consume as much as 18 teaspoons a day in added sugars. By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator • The Scoop on Sugar Sugar seems to be a hot topic lately…
Safe transportation of students takes focus and dedication
◆ Sandi Martin runs the office at LCSD No. 2 Transportation Department. Sandi Martin has served the staff and students at Lincoln County School District No. 2 for five years where she runs the office at the Transportation Department. She…