Lincoln County Expands COVID-19 Vaccines
◆ Moderna offered to anyone 18 and older, Pfizer to anyone over 16. Lincoln County Public Health announced last week that demographics were being expanded for those that would like to register to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine…
Snow King expansion approved by forest
JACKSON (WNE) — Snow King Mountain Resort now has a signed decision in hand authorizing the most extensive overhaul and expansion in the small ski area’s 82-year history. Much of the construction work is just weeks or months away. On…
Man killed in wreck near Green River
GREEN RIVER (WNE) — On March 25, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 93 on Interstate 80 east of Green River. At 2:24 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a one-vehicle rollover, according to a press release. Henry…
Bug Creek burn planned on Greys River Ranger District
Afton Wyo., March 31, 2021— The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to begin ignition operations on the Bug Creek Burn as soon as April 5, 2021. The prescribed burn area is approximately thirty miles southeast…
Wyoming COVID deaths crest 700
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of five more Wyoming residents have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Wednesday. The department said the fatalities bring to 700 the number of Wyoming residents whose deaths…
Independent Obituaries: March 31, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the March 31, 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. De Ann Papworth Hawkes, age…
Star Valley Brave Cadettes 2020-2021 Review
◆ Fundraiser displays talents, tenacity of high school dance team. Uncertainty is perhaps the best way to describe 2020. No less so for the Star Valley High School Brave Cadettes. Would they be able to perform again for a half-time…
Afton VA Clinic implements SAVE LIVES Act; expands access to vaccines
The following is a release from The Sheridan VA Medical Center AFTON, Wyoming (Mar. 30, 2021) —On March 31, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the Afton VA Clinic (located at 125 South Washington Street) will be the first in the…