New permanent road coming to Teton Pass
“This is a temporary repair,” Wyoming Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Bob Hammond said of the Teton Pass reconstruction process this summer in an interview with SVI Media. “We started right after the land slide and got it done in…
State-of-the-art printer is a one-of-a-kind for Star Valley business
There are a lot of one-of-a-kinds in Star Valley. There’s the one-of-a-kind elkhorn arch on Main Street in Afton. For many, especially the locals, there are unique recreational opportunities — a secret they don’t want to share. There’s the Star…
Memorial service for Gregory Dutra
A memorial service for Gregory Dutra will be held at Morning Star Baptist Church in Alpine on Saturday August 3, 2024 at 11 a.m.
LDS Church announces new medical school for BYU
• Medical School will draw students from U.S. and around the world and seek collaborative relationships with various institutions in Utah The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following announcement: Brigham Young University…
Golf team priming for successful 2024 season
• Star Valley hosts the 4A State Tournament No other outdoor sport has to battle quite like golf. The elements can be cruel and unforgiving and the opportunities short. That’s why with the month of August starting this week, there…
SVI Radio Interview: Jaclyn Lechner, Salt River Community Theatre Auditions
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County Fair Opens Saturday
• Car Show, Parade and Truck/Tractor pulls highlight first day events It’s fair time in Star Valley as the 2024 Lincoln County Fair begins this upcoming Saturday, August 3 in Afton. As always, the fair will feature great entertainment, vendors,…
Star Valley Auxiliary fundraiser is Thursday in Thayne
• Guests can enjoy tacos and Bingo. The Star Valley Health Auxiliary annual fundraiser is offering an evening of dinner and Bingo on Thursday, August 1 in The Barn at the Star Valley Ranch RV Park. Doors open at…
Property Tax Initiative falls short of required signatures
• Ballot Initiative would cut property taxes by 50% statewide A ballot initiative aimed at cutting property taxes in Wyoming fell just shy of the required number of signatures. The Wyoming Secretary of State’s Office said on Tuesday that…
Independent Obituaries: July 31, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the July 31, 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. Willie Lawrence William Lonny Lawrence was…