Residents, elected officials blast utility over historic Wyoming rate hike
• Rocky Mountain Power’s 29.2% rate increase would be a major blow to the state’s economy and possibly force legislative action, a lawmaker said. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Rocky Mountain Power’s proposal to hike electric utility rates in Wyoming…
Scammers masquerade as Maui relief
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As organizations fundraise for Maui relief efforts following wildfire destruction, advocates are warning people to beware of scammers masquerading as charitable organizations. “Scammers really do look at what’s…
Aug. 28: Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly
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Auction fundraiser for Traeson Finch closes Thursday
An auction fundraiser organized to benefit 16-year-old Traeson Finch of Star Valley ends this week. The fundraiser “Thumbs up for Traeson” has multiple items donated by local businesses and community members such as gift certificates, a paddleboard, a guided fishing…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Lil Boo Thang” by Paul Russell
A song released less than two weeks ago by pop artist Paul Russell is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It on SVI Radio. If voted to be kept, “Lil Boo Thang” will be added to…
Aug. 25: Ty Draney, SVHS Cross County Coach
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Aug. 25: Cody Tucker, 7220Sports.com
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Neighbors take city to court in bid to stop Cody Temple
• Permit remains on hold pending potential discussions By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The fight over The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ new Cody temple is headed to the courts. On Monday,…
American Cancer Society calls on Wyoming to halt Medicaid renewal process
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — With thousands in the state losing health care coverage to the Medicaid renewal process, the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network is asking the state to temporarily halt…
Independent Notes: Remembering Ida, the Freedom Post Office and a trip to Denver.
This column ran in the August 16, 2023 edition of the Star Valley Independent. We lost another one of our great Star Valley people this week that gave so much back to the community in so many ways, Ida Hokanson….