South Lincoln Medical Center has new CEO in Dave Ryerse
It has been a few weeks since he officially got introduced, but South Lincoln Medical Center has a new CEO in Dave Ryerse. He says he grew up in a bigger area and always knew he wanted to do something…
Alpine Fire Department joined by Thayne and Afton on Saturday fire
Star Valley’s Fire Departments came together just after noon on Saturday, Aug. 28 to battle a structure fire on Old Alpine Road. Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt said the Alpine Fire Department, dispatched at 12:09 p.m., requested mutual aid from…
Valley rally: Braves win 22-21 on Utah road trip
The Braves erased a 14-point deficit to rally and defeat Summit Academy 22-21 on the road to begin the 2021 football season. Opportunities was the primary word being thrown around the sideline and the locker room after the first half….
New sentence handed down for woman in 2018 death
SUNDANCE (WNE) — Marty Smith has been sentenced for a second time on charges that she was criminally involved in the death of local man Doug Haar in 2018. The remainder of her sentence will be suspended pending successful completion…
Active coronavirus cases rise by 21; Lincoln County with 121 active cases
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 21 on Friday to total 3,434. The Wyoming Department of Health’s regular coronavirus update showed the state received 367 reports of new laboratory-confirmed cases on Friday, along with 105 new…
Motorcyclist dies after crash with pickup pulling horse trailer
The following story by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SODA SPRINGS — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving a pickup truck and horse trailer in Soda Springs on Friday. The crash occurred at around 10:30 a.m….
Teton County puts mask mandate back in place
By Evan Robinson-Johnson Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As of 4 p.m. Thursday, all Teton County residents, workers, and visitors are required to wear face coverings in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. As outlined…
Building a tradition of high school sports coverage
In 2014, the Star Valley Independent was expanding into a new path of multi-media coverage. Along with the addition of internet and traditional am/fm radio also came something brand new to the valley. Video coverage of high school sports. Like…
Mounted Shooting Competition returns to Star Valley this weekend
◆ Event is free to the public Friday and Saturday at the LC Fairgrounds. The Wyoming Desperados Mounted Shooting Club’s annual Star Valley Shootout is this weekend at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Competition is scheduled for Friday and Saturday with…