Kemmerer resident gets Unclaimed Property check exceeding $117,000
Treasurer’s Office still holding on to more than $100 million owed to State residents The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office issued a check exceeding $117,000 to a Kemmerer resident at the end of January. The Lincoln…
Maldonado Buzzer Beater Lifts Pokes to 63-61 Win at Air Force
Provided by UW Athletics – Maldonado scores 31 in his hometown Cowboy guard Hunter Maldonado recorded a layup at the buzzer to lift the Cowboys to a 63-61 road win at Air Force on Friday afternoon in Clune Arena in…
Governor Gordon Appoints Brian Schroeder Superintendent of Public Instruction
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Schroeder replaces Superintendent Jillian Balow who resigned January 16 to become Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education. Under state statute…
First Bank Sports Friday: January 28
This week Duke and Dahl speak with Veil and Kendell Foreman about their journey of wrestling with Star Valley High School. Also WHSAA Commissioner, Ron Laird, speaks about the potential growth of girls wrestling in Wyoming as well as the…
Yellowstone backcountry permits available online in 2022
Beginning spring 2022, visitors will be able to make advance online reservations for backcountry permits at Recreation.gov. The new system is a direct response to public requests for an online backcountry permit reservation system and prompted a collaborative effort between…
Independent Obituaries: January 26, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the January 26, 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. Andrew (“Andy”) Hinck Perkins, of…
Christensen continues the fight with COVID
A former State Senator from Jackson and current member of U.S. Cynthia Lummis’ Wyoming based staff, Leland Christensen continues his fight with COVID-19. Hunter Christensen, Leland’s son, reports to SVI that his father is making “baby steps” in his recovery….
Pinedale Ranger District Authorizes Grooming; New opportunity for multiple use recreation on Skyline Drive
The Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has authorized snow grooming on the non-maintained portion of Skyline Drive. Beginning just past the White Pine Ski area turn off and terminating at Elkhart Park (See Map below.) The Forest…
Cowboys Down Lobos in Wild Shootout, 93-91
Pokes off to best start since 2014-15- The Wyoming Cowboys downed the New Mexico Lobos in a wild shootout inside the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday evening by a score of 93-91. The Pokes shot 58 percent from the field with the…
In-person Care Paused at Afton VA Clinic; Virtual Appointments Available
AFTON, Wyoming (January 21, 2022) — Effective immediately, in-person appointments at the Afton VA Clinic are not available due to staffing issues. All Veterans who had scheduled face-to-face appointments will have the option of a virtual (phone or video) appointment…