Family identifies missing kayaker in Alice Lake search.
Though authorities have not yet released his name officially, the family of Schuyler McKnight announced via Facebook and a GoFundMe page that the 21-year old man is believed to have drowned in Alice Lake in recent days. Lincoln County authorities…
Independent Obituaries: August 14, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the August 14, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local and regional obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Annalyse Rose Bell, 8 years old, passed away at home on August 5, 2019…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Have a great sports story? Let me know!
Dahl Erickson, SVI Media First off, it’s ridiculous how fast this summer has gone. The winter wouldn’t end and the summer won’t stick around. I guess that’s the life lesson that folks in Star Valley and Wyoming know all too…
Bear Lake County Fair Schedule: August 13-14
It’s fair season and the fun has shifted to Montpelier for the Bear Lake County Fair this week. Here’s a look at the schedule for the next couple of days. Check out more happenings at the Bear Lake County Fair…
Independent Obituaries: August 7, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the August 7, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Horace LaRoyce Nield, 88 passed way Monday July 22, 2019 at the Star Valley Care Center….
Hundreds run in El Vaquero Loco
Already one of the more difficult trail races around, El Vaquero Loco had some extra challenges this past Saturday as temperatures pushed 90 degrees on the backs of runners who ran either the 25K or 50K version of the race….
Fair Schedule: Friday & Saturday
The 2019 Lincoln County Fair wraps up this weekend with a full slate of events on the grounds, under the Big Top and two nights of PRCA Rodeo in the main arena. Don’t miss anything!
Lincoln County Fair Schedule for Wednesday, August 7
The Lincoln County Fair filled the stands for the main event on Tuesday night and the Bull Riders Only cowboys. Wednesday night will feature the Horse Pulls with amazing teams displaying strength and control starting at 7 p.m. Food vendors…
SVI preview for BYU, Wyoming and Utah State
It’s here. Praise be to whatever higher power you pray to, football is back both professionally and collegiately with training camps, preseason games and Fall practice all getting underway. As a sports writer in Star Valley, we live in a…
Independent Obituaries: July 31, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the July 31, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Darlene Miles Jones, age 87, passed away peacefully at the Lehi Beehive Home on July 15,…