Community Events: April 1-6
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Friday, April 1 Free child developmental screening at the LUCDA Afton office. 8:30-2:00. Visit LUCDA.org for details. 4th Annual Spring Craft Show at the Thayne Community Center. Friday from 4-7 and again Saturday from…
County designates board positions
The Lincoln County Commission addressed board appointments at their March meeting. Brandon Taylor was appointed to the Lincoln County Fairboard. His term expires Dec. 31, 2026. JC Call was appointed to the Lincoln County Predator Management District with the term…
UW Extension to Offer Workshop on Growing Edible Flowers, Herbs April 2
UW Extension/SVI Media Edible flowers and herbs will have their time to shine during a University of Wyoming Extension workshop Saturday, April 2, in Casper. “Put Some Sparkle in Your Spring” will teach attendees how to grow and use edible…
UW and Linder Agree to Contract Extension Through 2027
LARAMIE, Wyo. (March 30, 2022) – University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Wednesday the finalization of a contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder through April of 2027. “I’m excited to be able to continue building…
Independent Obituaries: March 30, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the March 30, 2022 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. James Elmer Magee was born…
Idaho and Utah wildlife agencies to host Bear Lake “State of the Lake” public meeting
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Fisheries staff from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will share updates on the Bear Lake fishery and…
Transportation Commission awards $55.9 million in contracts in March
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $55.9 million in contracts for 11 Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its March 17 business meeting. Croell, Inc. out of Sundance was awarded a $26.94 million bid for a project…
New Report Offers Practical Tips for Individuals and Communities to Support Brain Health
WASHINGTON – There is strong scientific evidence that behavior changes and lifestyle habits can have a positive impact on brain health – yet many adults struggle to implement such changes. In a new report released today, “How to Sustain Brain…
2022 Wyoming Spring Football Practice Begins Tuesday
Tim Harkins Associate Athletics Director for Media Relations, Public Relations and Broadcasting This week will see the Wyoming Football program begin its on-field preparation for the 2022 college football season when the Cowboys kick off Spring Football on Tuesday afternoon…
Funeral services for Leavitt
Funeral services for Penny Leavitt will take place Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 12 noon in the Auburn LDS Ward. A viewing will take place from 10-11:45 am prior to the service at the church.