National Weather service predicting high winds and blowing snow
The National Weather Service is forecasting a very windy day in the area. Star Valley may see gusts of 30 mph at points during the day. “A strong cold front will move across the area today. Snow and wind will…
President Russell M. Nelson announces several changes to historic LDS programs during 188th annual conference
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held their semi-annual conference in Salt Lake City over the weekend as the congregation sustained new church president, Russell M. Nelson. The conference announced several changes to many of the historic programs….
(Video)- Brave Cadette Review 2018
This broadcast of the 2018 Brave Cadette Review is made possible by Aspen Physical Therapy. They are located in Afton at 121 North Washington and also in Thayne on U.S. Highway 89. Contact them by clicking the link or at…
Independent Obituaries: March 21, 2018
The following obituaries appeared in the March 21, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more local obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. Rosemary Weltner passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 19, 2018. Rosemary was born on June 5,…
LSR/Rotary Abilities Prom held for past nine years
The Abilities Prom has been a part of Star Valley’s spring events for the past nine years as it provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to come together with Star Valley High School students. “The Abilities Prom is sponsored…
Wyoming News Briefs: March 28, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These briefs courtesy of the WNE. FEMA denies many requests for 2017 Riverton flood assistance RIVERTON (WNE) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will cover fewer than 60…
LCSD #2 names new principals
The Lincoln County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 27 for the purpose of presenting a number of personnel changes in the district. Among those changes were two new principals for Star Valley schools. Director of…
Rock Springs named winner of 2018 Great American Main Street Award
The 2018 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) winner recognizes Main Street communities that excel at comprehensive, preservation-based commercial district revitalization. “It is a great honor for the entire community for Downtown Rock Springs to be selected as the 2018…
One person killed after Utah crash involving 30 vehicles
Story by Faith Heaton Jolley, KSL.com COALVILLE, Utah — One person was killed and westbound I-80 was closed Monday morning near the Echo Junction intersection after a multiple-vehicle collision, officials said. The freeway was closed near the intersection with I-84…
Rollover crash near Glenrock results in fatality
On March 24th, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost 167 on Interstate 25, near Douglas, Wyoming. At 5:00 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol Troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck was…