Rockfall changes world-famous Teton skyline forever
• A ‘big chunk of the mountain’ fell off last fall, altering the profile of the Grand’s East Ridge so drastically that people can see the difference from the valley floor. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A giant…
May 18: SV Arts Council & Willy Wonka Jr.
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Cedar Dr. temporarily closed in Star Valley Ranch
Due to water damage at the corner of Cedar Drive headed up Prater Canyon, the Town of Star Valley Ranch has closed Cedar Drive to all through traffic. Anyone wanting to get to the Prater Canyon Trail will need to…
Winning Cowboy Draw WyoLotto ticket sold in Etna
WyoLotto has announced that a winning ticket worth $371,383 was recently sold in Star Valley. The lottery said the winning ticket was for the Cowboy Draw® game and was sold at AJ’s North Liquor Store, which is located south of…
AFD discourages drone use over accidents
The Alpine Fire Department is asking residents to not fly drones over car accidents or other emergency response situations. The statement comes after an accident on Highway 89 South of Alpine on Saturday, May 13. The accident, which resulted in…
Lummis Urges Fish and Wildlife Director to Work Quickly to Delist GYE Grizzly Bear
• Lummis seeks a conclusion to grizzly bear success story and answers on further budget requests WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) pushed for a status update on Wyoming’s petition to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) Grizzly…
May 17: Osmond Swing Set Fundraiser Update
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Firewood Permits Delayed due to Conditions
Western, Wyo., May 16, 2023— The Bridger-Teton National Forest is announcing a change to the sale date for firewood and other forest products permits. Due to the memorable snowpack and its prolonged runoff, it has been decided to delay the…
(Podcast) – The Morning Gather with Governor Mark Gordon
• Severe Winter Weather Impacts Wyoming Wildlife – CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is excited to announce the launch of his inaugural podcast, The Morning Gather. In his first episode, host Governor Mark Gordon, director of the Wyoming Game…
Independent Obituaries: May 17, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the May 17, 2023 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. Janice Keefer – May 18, 1946 …