Burchard receives Wyoming State Snowmobile Association Scholarship
• Essay on the impact of trail access between McCoy Creek and Alpine earned him $3500. Jake Burchard, a senior at Star Valley High School, has received one of eight Wyoming State Snowmobile Association Scholarships. Burchard earned the award of…
What it takes to be Miss Wyoming
Alyssa Herman attributes her education to pageants. The former Miss University of Wyoming competed for years to gain scholarships to go to college. “I am now a first-generation college graduate, with a bachelor’s in nursing,” said the Star Valley…
HUBZone Training taking place Wednesday evening in Afton
Small businesses in Star Valley that have interest in filling government contracts are invited to attend the HUBZone Training scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 from 6-7 p.m. in the Afton Civic Center. Wyoming’s Small Business Administration will share information and…
Entry to VFW youth contests closing this weekend
Afton’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4797 is encouraging local youth in kindergarten through grade 12 to consider entering three contests sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary with entry deadlines this Saturday, March 31. Each contest offers youth…
Independent Obituaries: March 27, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the March 27, 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. Joyce Roberts On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Joyce Anderson…
New elk harvest record set by Wyoming hunters
CHEYENNE – Wyoming hunters had one of the most successful elk hunting seasons on record in 2023-24, with nearly a five percent increase in harvest compared to the previous season, according to the latest elk harvest survey report. During the season, hunters spent…
Critical winter range reminder and spring conditions on the forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest reminds visitors that winter wildlife restrictions remain in effect until May 1, 2024. It is important that all forest users understand the importance of observing critical winter range closures. Winter travel maps are available on…
Lawmakers criticize governor for veto of property tax bill
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming legislative leaders and other lawmakers criticized Gov. Mark Gordon on Friday for his veto of a bill that would have provided property tax relief for all Wyoming…
5 Signs That Your Child Has Health Issues
As a parent, you must be watchful of your child’s behavior and indicators that they’re not feeling well. Learn these 5 signs that your child has health issues.