Wyoming FFA Leadership Camp
Provided by Bridger Wolfley, Star Valley FFA Star Valley FFA members had the opportunity to attend the Wyoming FFA Leadership Camp this last week, traveling to the Fremont County Youth Camp in the Wind River Mountain Range. Star Valley took 16…
Funeral services for Ruby Jammerman Taylor
Funeral services for Ruby Jammerman Taylor will take place Tuesday July 9, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church located in Alpine. A night viewing will take place Monday July 8, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Funeral…
Governor Gordon Appoints Angi Bruce Director of Wyoming Game and Fish Department
CHEYENNE, Wyo. –Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Angi Bruce Director of Wyoming Game and Fish Department. She becomes the first female director in the agency’s 51-year history, replacing Brian Nesvick, who will retire in September. Bruce has served as…
Graveside service for Grace Merritt
A graveside service for Grace Merritt will take place on Monday July 8, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at Bedford Cemetery. A viewing will take place prior to the service at Schwab Funeral Chapel from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. A night viewing…
Palisades plane crash claims life of California pilot
A pilot from California lost his life on Thursday, July 4 after his plane crashed into the waters of Palisades Reservoir. Bonneville County Coroner Rick Taylor identified the pilot as 53-year-old Edan Shalev. Shalev was participating in an air show…
Offseason Update: Wrestling and Volleyball
• Spikers head to Orem team camp next week Continuing to examine the off-season work for the SVHS sports programs brings wrestling and volleyball into the pages of the Independent this week. Here’s a look at those programs as…
Town of Afton Board Meeting Summary
Town of Afton board members met in their regularly scheduled meeting in June and discussed the following items. •West Alley Project This project is now “back to the drawing board” due to a trash easement which did not have full…
Soda Springs woman sent to prison for selling meth out of home shared with children
SODA SPRINGS — A woman who pleaded guilty to selling methamphetamine out of a home occupied by small children has been sentenced to prison. East Idaho News reports that Brook Jean Neeser, 30, pleaded guilty to one felony count of…
(Video) Afton Jr. Rodeo 2024
The Afton Jr. Rodeo was held on Friday, June 28 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. The event kicked off the annual Afton Freedom Festival. An SVI Media picture gallery can be found by clicking here. In addition, the Afton Jr….
Chip Seal work on Highway 89 between Alpine and Etna begins Monday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from H-K Contractors, Inc. will be conducting chip seal work in the Star Valley area on US 89 beginning Monday, July 8. Crews will be working from mile marker 108 to…