Afton invites all to celebrate during the 2019 Freedom Festival
By Richelle Primm, SVI Media The Afton Freedom Festival will take place June 28-29 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds with the junior rodeo kicking off the events on Friday at 10 a.m. Camie Hale, Town of Afton Events Coordinator, said…
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit over ‘pond skim’ injury
By Emily Mieure Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange Photo courtesy of JacksonHolewy.com JACKSON — A couple suing for injuries their teenage son suffered during a 2017 “pond skim” accident argue that Snow King Mountain Resort was negligent, but…
Wyoming News Briefs: June 26, 2019
The Star Valley Independent is part of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Antler company owner pleads guilty to illegally taking antlers JACKSON (WNE) — A former Jackson resident and antler-dealing businessman has been prosecuted…
(Video) – Star Valley Health CFO Chad Turner
*Health Topics Tuesday is sponsored segment from Star Valley Health* Chief Financial Officer of Star Valley Health, Chad Turner, spoke with SVI about the organization’s patient assistance program. He stated that Star Valley Health does not want the cost of…
Wyatt Moore named Wyoming Gatorade Track & Field Athlete of the Year
The accolades keep rolling in for the Star Valley Track & Field program as recent graduate Wyatt Moore has been named the Gatorade Athlete of the Year for the State of Wyoming. Moore won both the 100 and 200 meter…
Independent Obituaries: June 19, 2019
The following obituaries appeared in the June 19, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Barbara Gayle Lampe passed away peacefully in Yuma, Arizona on April 6, 2019 from complications associated with a hip fracture. She was preceded in…
First-Ever “Stripe Out” of War Memorial Stadium Set for Wyoming-Missouri Game Aug. 31
Laramie, Wyo. (June 17, 2019) — A first-time event in the history of War Memorial Stadium is being planned for Wyoming’s 2019 season opener versus Missouri on Aug. 31. Wyoming Athletics is asking all Cowboy fans to participate in the…
Cokeville’s Tims named 1A Girls Outdoor Track Coach of the Year
The Wyoming Coaches Association has named their Spring Coach of the Year winners for the 2019 campaign. Cokeville’s Mark Tims earned the honor for Girls Outdoor Track as his Panthers won the programs fourth straight team title and their fifth…
Deadline for Swift Idol Teen is Wednesday June 19
Too much of a good thing is an even better thing….at least when it comes to singing competitions. SVI Media is pleased to announce the addition of a 2019 Swift Idol Teen competition. “Swift Idol Teen is open to anyone…
(Video) Dr. Brian McClure with Star Valley Health
* Health Topics Tuesday is a sponsored segment by Star Valley Health This week’s Health Topics Tuesday features Dr. Brian McClure who spoke to SVI about pain management and how programs at Star Valley Health can help.