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Month: November 2024

The Wildlife Society Recognizes UW Scientists for Sage-Grouse Research

A group of University of Wyoming researchers has been recognized by The Wildlife Society for a multi-faceted study on the effects of sagebrush reduction on the greater sage-grouse. The Wildlife Society is an international association for professionals involved in wildlife…

Winter Sports Season begins tryouts 

  • First contests scheduled for December 12. The Fall sports season is now in the record books with the winter season now underway with tryouts wrapping up this week having begun on Monday. Here’s a quick recap of where…

Second Annual Star Valley Festival of Trees happens in Afton this weekend

• Event features a Gingerbread House contest. Star Valley’s Second Annual Festival of Trees takes place this Friday and Saturday at Gather in Afton.  All proceeds from the festival go towards stocking the three Star Valley Food Pantries for the…

Star Valley Sports Journal: Thankful Edition

  More often than not, I like to put together a sports column for this week with many things I’m thankful for. Some are serious, others are sarcastic as that’s my primary language. Here are a few things I’m thankful…

Independent Notes: Thanksgiving blessings include good health care.

  At SVI Media, I fill in where I’m needed as we cover a wide variety of news and sports, for print, broadcast and digital. Last week I enjoyed running a camera at War Memorial Stadium for the state high…

Independent Obituaries: November 27, 2024

The following obituaries appeared in the November 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.   Anita Hokanson Anita Blake…

SVI Radio Interview: Brook Merritt, Bank of Star Valley

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University of Wyoming’s economic impact: A significant contribution to the state

  • UW’s economic contributions drive growth and opportunity across Wyoming The University of Wyoming (UW) has emerged as a critical economic engine for the state, significantly boosting its economy over the past decade. A recent report from UW reveals…

Wrestling numbers continue to push building limits at SVHS

  • Second-level addition coming in the spring. Wrestling season started this week for the 2024-25 campaign and there is always a buzz about a program that is perennially contending for Wyoming state championships. Even more than that, this is…