Man arrested for arson says he started fire to save a hostage
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man who was arrested last week admitted he started a fire to get a hostage out of a home on Hoopes Avenue. Eric…
Funeral services for Dawson Barrus
Funeral services for Dawson Barrus will take place Saturday, September 8, at 11 a.m. in the Afton 3rd Ward LDS Church. Visitation will take place from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. For more local obituaries please…
Independent Obituaries: September 5, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the September 5, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary. Iris Zelma Hall 90, of Rexburg, Idaho passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in Rexburg. She was…
Independent Obituaries: August 29, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the August 29, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary. Aaron Tucker Morse of Osmond, Wyoming died Monday August 13, 2018 at the age of 63, ending…
Run game; quick start aid in Pinedale’s 28-22 win over Lyman
The Pinedale Wranglers jumped out to an early lead on the visiting Lyman Eagles and picked up a win, 28-22 behind a strong running game which compiled 240 total yards and three touchdowns. “The game was tough,” said head coach…
G&F suspends grizzly hunting season after judge’s ruling
By Lew Freedman and Evan Bartel Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Game and Fish suspended its planned grizzly bear hunting season Friday afternoon in response to a restraining order issued by a federal court judge in Missoula,…
Airline program low on funds
By Matthew Green Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The Air Service Enhancement Program, or ASEP, is projected to run out of money by 2019, leaving airports in Wyoming airports at risk. The Wyoming Legislature’s Minerals, Business and…
GOP gov. candidates spend millions on campaigns
By Ramsey Scott Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — There’s nothing like some contentious primary races to be a boon for the local economy. Candidates have filed their spending reports for the 2018 primary election cycle, and…
Viewing for Aaron Morse
A viewing for Aaron Morse will take place on Wednesday, September 6, at 6 p.m. at the Baptist Community Church. The Baptist Community Church is located at 130 East 2nd Ave. in Afton.