The University of Wyoming and Six Other Universities Solidify Membership in the Mountain West Conference
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Sept. 26, 2024) – In a demonstration of shared commitment and unity, the Mountain West announced today that the University of Wyoming and six other member institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to remain in the…
(Video) – Star Valley Volleyball at Preston (ID)
It’s a busy week for the Lady Braves volleyball team as they will play their second of three scheduled outings this week on Thursday evening in Preston, Idaho. Star Valley is coming off a disappointing loss on their home floor…
(Video) – Big Fill Reconstruction Update on Teton Pass
The Teton Pass landslide and subsequent road closure was one of the bigger news stories of the summer. Here’s an update from the Wyoming Department of Transportation on where the reconstruction project stands heading into the winter months. RELATED: $12…
Annual Antique Tractor and Equipment Show Happening this Saturday
By Ron Anderson, Star Valley Historical Society This Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10-3, the Star Valley Historical Society will hold their annual Antique Tractor and Equipment Show at the Freedom Ball Park on Weber Lane. RELATED: STAR VALLEY…
Auditions for Stars in the Valley are next week
• Performers and artists of all ages are invited to participate. The Star Valley Arts Council is calling for performing artists who hope to participate in the annual Christmas Concert, Stars in the Valley. Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday…
Bridger-Teton Seeks Input on Commissary Ridge Trails
The following is a news release from officials of the Bridger-Teton National Forest – The Bridger-Teton National Forest is beginning a multi-year project to improve the Commissary Ridge Trail System in the southern Wyoming Range and is asking for your…
Bridger-Teton Plans Fall Prescribed Burns Near Star Valley to improve Mule Deer Habitat
The following is a news release from officials of the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Afton Wyo., September 24, 2024–The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to implement up to 1,852-acres burn in the Star Valley Front…
Independent Obituaries: September 25, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the September 25, 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. Robert Knowlton Avid sportsman Robert Louis…
US to send $375 million in military aid to Ukraine, including medium-range cluster bombs
By LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will send Ukraine an undisclosed number of medium-range cluster bombs and an array of rockets, artillery and armored vehicles in a military aid package totaling about…
Trump calls for 100% tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan
By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, WILL WEISSERT and TOM KRISHER Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged to stop U.S. businesses from shipping jobs overseas and to take other countries’ jobs and factories by relying heavily…