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…
Big Boy returns from first tour in two years
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Big Boy No. 4014, the famed Union Pacific steam locomotive built in the 1940s to conquer mountains while carrying equipment in support of World War II, will conclude its 2021 tour Tuesday, Sept. 7, when it arrives…
Governor Gordan extends condolences to Bondurant Marine killed in Afghanistan
Flags to fly at half-staff through the weekend to honor those military members killed in the attack CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon has issued the following statement after learning a Marine from Wyoming was one of the 13 U.S. service…
Star Valley teams run at the Madison Dash
Utilizing a two-mile course rather than the traditional 5K (3.1 miles), the Madison Dash opened up the season for not just a lot of students in 2021, but for a lot of runners who are a bit green on experience….
Volleyball team taking three squads to Cokeville
◆ Annual tournament will begin at 8 am on Friday at CHS. A new coaching staff is blending with a solid returning core of players for the SVHS Volleyball team as new Head Coach, Brian Toomer, will take his new…
Teton County students will start year with masks
JACKSON (WNE) — In a meeting full of heightened emotion and at times lacking clear medical guidance, school officials ultimately voted to mandate masks in all Teton County public schools. The mandate, approved unanimously by Teton County School District No….