Bear Lake School District reminds community to stop for school busses
The Bear Lake School District #33 has issued a statement in response to what it says is an “increase in school bus stop-arm violations.” “Please stop for the bus,” said Johnathan Hemmert, BLSD #33 Transportation director. “We just want the…
Lady Braves look to capitalize on opportunities as they open 4A Southwest Play
The Star Valley Lady Braves (3-6) will be playing a unique slate this week as they open up conference play against the Jackson Lady Broncs (2-4) on Friday night in Afton but also will return to non-conference play for one…
Woman dies in Sheridan house fire
SHERIDAN (WNE) — One woman is dead after public safety officials responded to a structure fire at 145 W. 16th St. around 9 p.m. Sunday night. An 81-year-old woman died as a result of the fire. A name will be…
Local students selected for MSU Honor Roll
Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for fall semester 2021. A handful of high school graduates from Lincoln County are included on the list. According to MSU, there are two honor roll lists, the President’s List and…
Independent Obituaries: January 19, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the January 19, 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. David S Clinger was born…
Bridger-Teton considers phasing out two elk feedgrounds
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The Bridger-Teton National Forest will consider phasing out the Dell Creek and Forest Park winter elk feedgrounds as it studies Wyoming’s request to continue feeding 900 or more elk at the two sites….
Family of fallen Marine sue actor Baldwin over posts
By Ellen Gerst Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The sisters and widow of a Wyoming Marine killed in Afghanistan are suing Alec Baldwin in federal court, alleging the actor defamed them on his social media after he…
Getting Down To Nutrition: Mindfully Eating Your Way to Your Health Goals
By Shelley Balls UW Extension, Nutrition and Food Safety Educator It’s no secret that a common New Year’s resolution is weight loss. Healthy weight loss requires sustainable lifestyle changes to make it happen. You may have heard of the common…
Star Valley Historical Society mourns the passing of “The mother of Prosperity, the milk cow”
Provided by the Star Valley Historical Society – Most families who entered Star Valley as settlers brought a milk cow to produce milk for their family use. Surplus butter and cheese made from the “morning and evening milking” was used…
BYU Living Legends brings rich native cultural entertainment to Star Valley
◆ Coming to SVHS Auditorium January 27. Star Valley Arts Council welcomes BYU Living Legends to the Star Valley High School Auditorium on January 27, at 7 p.m. Celebrating the native cultural heritage of North and South America and the…