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Month: December 2024

Trump calls it the ‘center of the universe.’ Mar-a-Lago is a magnet for those seeking influence

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The cars begin lining up early in the morning to be screened by Secret Service agents under white tents near the fence that surrounds President-elect…

The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — From Sydney to Vladivostok, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. Auckland became the first major city to celebrate, as thousands…

After decades of political maneuvering, Grand Teton buys Wyoming’s Kelly Parcel

  • Grand Teton National Park Foundation announced the completion of sale after spearheading a $37.6 million drive for private funds By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The federal government bought Wyoming’s 640-acre Kelly Parcel school section for $100 million today,…

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine hosts two programs to honor veterans and support the community

Provided by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine In December the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine hosted two programs to honor veterans and support the community.  The third annual Wreaths Across Star Valley Ceremony was performed on December…

Terra Power working near Kemmerer at nuclear site

• Construction includes training center Construction is underway at the TerraPower Natrium site near Kemmerer. The company reports, “This year, TerraPower began construction efforts on the Natrium site. With a groundbreaking celebration hosted on June 10, construction activities for the…

Alpine prepares for improved health care

  • Expansion takes place while similar hospitals eliminate services Star Valley Health is preparing for the official opening of the expanded Alpine Clinic on Friday, Jan. 11. The new addition to health care for the Star Valley community, located…

Independent Obituaries: December 31, 2024

The following obituaries appeared in the December 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.   Helen Goodrick Helen Elaine…

Governor Gordon Orders Flags be Flown at Half Staff Statewide Immediately in Honor of the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In accordance with U.S. flag code, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and State of Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in honor of President…