Wyoming XC tabbed to finish 6th in MWC
• Star Valley’s Asefa Wetzel is a Redshirt Freshman for the Cowboys COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The 2021 men’s and women’s pre-season Cross Country polls have been released by the Mountain West on Wednesday afternoon with both the Cowboys and…
Fire danger reduced to Moderate
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Teton Interagency Fire managers will lower the fire danger rating to moderate and lift stage 1 fire restrictions for Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and the National…
Independent Obituaries: August 25, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the August 25, 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. Alan Jay Sessions, age 74,…
Young runners building their October resume´starting Thursday
◆ Madison Invite in Rexburg takes place Thursday. The Star Valley Cross-Country teams have no lack of numbers but they are quite young as Head Coach Ty Draney reminded SVI this week. “We’re only a week older than the last…
Community Events: August 27-September 11
Community Events © Copyright Star Valley Independent • Friday, August 27 Wyoming Desperados Mounted Shooters Annual Star Valley Shootout at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Family friendly, free to the public. Will be collecting food donations for the Afton Food Pantry….
Sierra Butler named Miss Rodeo Wyoming
◆Butler will compete for Miss Rodeo America in 2022. The 2021 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo Queen has been named Miss Rodeo Wyoming 2022 following a grueling week of competition during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas. Sierra Butler, from…
Conn Astle inducted into Wyoming Firefighters Hall of Fame
◆Conn was an active member of the Afton Fire Department from 1959 until his retirement in 1996. Firemen from around the state gathered at the Wyoming Fire Academy on Saturday, Aug. 21 to honor Afton Fireman and former Chief Conn…
How To Stay Safe While off-Roading in Your Jeep Wrangler
While off-roading is a lot of fun, you want to ensure that everyone remains safe. Here is how to stay safe when off-roading in your Jeep Wrangler.