NWS issues Red Flag Warnings to portions of Wyoming
Temperatures across much of Wyoming will be between 90 and 100 degrees for several days and the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Fire Warning for Cody and the surrounding area. To be considered a Red Flag area,…
Austin Graham will advance to August Vocalist performance
◆ Graham advances to $10,000 Vocalist Competition on Aug. 9. Three talented contestants competed on The Vocalist stage Friday night, July 2, as part of The Vocalist Wildcard Concert held in Thayne. On the line was the opportunity to advance…
June the driest on record for Star Valley
◆ Star Valley and most of Wyoming below average. A few passby showers and thunderstorms in early July have been well received by many after last month was the driest on record for most of Star Valley, according to local…
Governor Gordon Calls for Volunteers to Serve on the Sublette Mule Deer Migration Corridor Working Group
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon, in consultation with county commissioners, is now accepting applications to serve on the Sublette Mule Deer Migration Corridor Local Area Working Group. In early 2020, Governor Mark Gordon signed Migration Corridor Executive Order 2020-1….
Tips for First-Time Horse Owners
Owning a horse is a major responsibility. Check out these tips for first-time horse owners so you know exactly what to expect when taking care it.
Independent Obituaries: July 7, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the July 7, 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. Please join us for…
Fire restrictions announced for Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Commission noted the “extreme danger” from drought conditions in the announcement released just after 12 Noon. “Effective, July 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., until further notice of the Board, Stage one Fire Restrictions, including any open fire…