Horse rider dies in East Idaho after being struck by semi
A person riding a horse on a highway in eastern Idaho has died after the rider and horse were struck by a semi. The Idaho State Police Department said the crash occurred at 8:23 p.m. Monday, September 18 along Old…
HIGHLIGHTS: Star Valley Volleyball vs Cody
The #5 Star Valley Lady Braves pulled of an upset win over #2 and previously undefeated Cody Fillies on Friday night at Star Valley High School. The Lady Braves defeated Cody in four sets 25-23, 27-29, 25-21, 25-22. Below are…
Independent Notes: An expanded Senior Center in Thayne
This editorial appeared in the September 13, 2023 edition of the Star Valley Independent. The valley’s senior population continues to grow as exemplified by what’s happening at the Thayne Senior Center in recent years. The center serves not only Thayne…
Funeral services for Nick Henderson
Funeral services for Nick Henderson will take place Monday, September 25, at 12 Noon at the Smoot Ward Chapel. A viewing will take place on Sunday, September 24, from 6-8 pm at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 10:30-11:45 am…
When to Stop for School Busses
Yes, still stop on a five-lane road says Sheriff’s Office. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to be aware of school buses during the new school year, stating that you do need to stop for buses at all…
Potential Start Bus Stop and parking area being considered for new Strawberry Rd. intersection
Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly joined SVI to give more information on the Strawberry Road Project that is slated for 2024. He says the design has been in place for quite a while and will serve as a commuter center….
Body found near Ririe Reservoir
The following is a news release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office – Late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 16, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Ririe Reservoir to a report of a deceased person found in a vehicle. The reporting party…
Wyoming G&F Announces Conservation Initiatives for Wyoming Schools
The Wyoming Game & Fish and the Wyoming Department of Education on Monday announced a new initiative that will allow for conservation topics to be taught in Wyoming’s public schools. Three core programs, or “crates,” will be taught, including “Trout…
Western Announces 2025 Study Abroad and Community Tour to South Africa
Western Wyoming Community College (Western) will host one international summer abroad trip in 2025. Western’s 2025 tour will explore South Africa for eleven days with an additional two day extension to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Western is hosting an informational…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Indiana Jones” by Wayland
A song released more than four years ago by rock group Wayland is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. The song “Indiana Jones” was released a single in Feb. 4 2019. The song has just…