Updated WIC Guidelines May Help More Families, Says Wyoming Department of Health
With families feeling the pinch at the grocery store under the high inflation, the Wyoming WIC Program’s new income guidelines may offer some relief. WIC is officially known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program,…
Cranney and Robinson inducted into Afton Heritage Hall of Fame
The Afton Heritage Hall of Fame gained two new inductees this weekend. The ceremony, part of Afton’s Independence Day celebration, was attended by a crowd of the inductees’ family and friends. The 2022 Hall of Fame class included Alvin Leroy…
Independent Obituaries: July 6, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the July 6, 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. Raymond J Johnson passed away…
Funeral services for Shelby Steed
Funeral services for Shelby Steed will take place Friday July 8, 2022 at 11 am in the Afton 1st Ward Tabernacle. A viewing will take place prior to the service from 10-10:45 am.
Trigger ban lawsuit expected after move to certify abortion law
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Any legal action on the part of Wellspring Health Access against Wyoming’s abortion trigger ban would likely come when the state moves to certify the law, a spokesperson…
Devils Towers visitors spend $40M
GILLETTE (WNE) — Devils Tower National Monument had a record-breaking year in terms of visitors in 2021, and that translated into an increase in local revenue. Visitors to Devils Tower spent nearly $40 million in the region in 2021. According…
Construction date eyed for new UW residence hall
LARAMIE (WNE) — After nine years of planning, a construction date is in sight for the new University of Wyoming residence hall project. The $250 million project promises to bring a new level of competitiveness and quality to the UW…
JustServe.org group in Star Valley asking community for help on finding service projects
A JustServe.org group in Star Valley is asking community members to reach out to them if they know of any service projects that can or should be listed on their website. It started in 2012 and is an international organization…