Independent Obituaries: January 17, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the January 17, 2024 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. Kim Burton Kim Hinck Burton was born on October…
Oil continued to rise, natural gas continued decline in 2023, state report finds
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — While coal is still king in Campbell County, oil and gas are still the second and third largest contributors to the county’s economy, as far as taxable…
Thick fog a factor in Monday evening collision
Road conditions have been challenging in the area over the past week and adding to that have been limited visibility which was a factor in an accident on US 89 south of Smoot. It was also a primary factor in…
More snow and wind expected as Winter Storm Watch starts Tuesday night
Valley residents dug out of a series of windy snowstorms over the weekend only to find themselves in a frigid wake of arctic air that left thermometers spitting out temperatures between -15 and -22 based on various reports Monday night. …
SVI Radio Interview-Jan. 16: Violet Sanderson, Town of Afton
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(Video) – Bear Lake Boys Basketball hosting West Side
The Bear Lake Bears (4-7) will look to defend the home court on Thursday evening as they host the West Side Pirates (6-5) for a game with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off time. Join the SVI-4 Crew as they bring you…
Cowgirls Travel to New Mexico Wednesday
• Cowgirls looking to win fifth-straight. Game will be carried by The Spur The Wyoming Cowgirl basketball team returns to action after a week off with a trip to The Pit to face New Mexico in a 7 p.m., contest…
Alpine man identified as victim of fatal Prater Canyon avalanche
An Alpine man has been identified as the victim of an avalanche that occurred Sunday in Prater Canyon, east of the Town of Star Valley Ranch. David Rice, 41, was identified by the Lincoln County Coroner’s Office as the skier…