Fruit That Grows Well in Colder Climates
Living in a colder climate during the winter months makes it hard to keep up with growing fruit. Learn what fruit is best to grow in cooler temperatures.
Enroll Wyoming Helps Residents Navigate Health Insurance Questions
Wyoming residents have a new resource for finding the right health insurance. Enroll Wyoming is a grant-funded nonprofit with the goal of helping residents understand and enroll in health insurance. “The mission of Enroll Wyoming is to provide free, accurate,…
Mid Valley Fire District Hits Roadblock in Star Valley Ranch
Star Valley Ranch and Thayne have been working together to formalize the Mid Valley Fire District to encompass Thayne to Etna. Last week’s town council meetings had different outcomes, however. Thayne approved the contract to allow Mid Valley Fire to…
Helping Veterans Through Push-ups: Star Valley Residents Join Mission 22 Challenge
◆ National organization gains local support in the fight for suicide prevention among veterans. Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide. One organization is raising awareness and funds to combat this statistic, and local residents are joining the challenge. “Mission 22…
UW begins nuclear energy research project
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — As nuclear energy makes its way into Wyoming, local scientists will join a nationwide effort to learn more about emerging nuclear technologies and potential impacts on communities. University…
Independent Obituaries: June 29, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the June 29, 2022 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. Colin C Jensen, age 78,…
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: The Mount Rushmore Of NFL QB’s
Aaron and Dahl discuss the Avalanche finally breaking through to hoist the Stanley Cup, the Mount Rushmore of NFL Quarterbacks all time, John Cena celebrating 20 years in WWE, and more major stories from around the world of sports. …
Man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
According to information from the Yellowstone National Park Communications Office, a 34-year old male from Colorado Springs, Colorado was gored by a bull bison near Giant Geyser at Old Faithful on June 27. The man was walking with his family…
Sandy Fire Discovered on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
Bondurant, Wyo., June 28, 2022— The Sandy Fire is burning on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire was reported at 3:30pm Tuesday afternoon. The fire is 15-acres in size and spotting into continuous fuels. …