Yellowstone announces lottery for 2021-2022 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program
The following is a release from the National Park Service – Beginning Sunday, August 1, people may apply to the 2021-2022 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone without a commercial guide. Authorized in 2013, the Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile…
No injuries reported in semi rollover near Irwin
An early-morning accident involving a semi-truck slowed traffic on U.S. Highway26 at milepost 391 on Thursday July 29. The accident is believed to have taken place at approximately 6:30 a.m. as an alert was sent out via the Idaho Transportation…
Independent Obituaries: July 28, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the July 28, 2021 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. Kathryn Ann Woolley Goldsberry and…
Coming Events: July 30-August 14
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Friday, July 30 Old Rock Church Summer Theater. This year’s play is titled “Of Mice and Turkeys”. Continues every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. through the month of July in the Old Rock…
Shale Creek fire suppressed, firefighters turn it over to the B-T
◆ Community response positive. Locals welcomed firefighters. SVI Media/B-T Nat. Forest Firefighters under Wyoming Type 3 Team 2 have been successful in limiting the footprint of the Shale Creek Fire ahead of forecast monsoon rainfall. A Bridger-Teton National Forest Type…
BYU-Idaho to be fully open fall semester 2021
◆Fall registration began June 28. Provided by University Relations, BYU-Idaho BYU-Idaho plans to fully open Fall Semester 2021 for in-person instruction. As always, the university’s top priority is the health and safety of students and the entire campus community. We…
Funeral services for Terry Call
Funeral services for Terry Call, son of Shaire & Kenneth Call, will take place Tuesday, August 3, 2o21 at 12 noon in the Afton Tabernacle. A viewing will take place prior to the service from 10-11:45 a.m.
Senator Barrasso releases statement on Mike Enzi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.): “Wyoming and the nation have lost one of the most consequential public servants of our time. “Whether…
Book Review: “Summer Camp Critter Jitters”
By Shawnee Moore Library Assistant, Cokeville Branch Library In this fun picture book, Skunk doesn’t like scary stories and is worried if he hears one it will cause him to smell things up. Duck doesn’t know how to swim and…
Yellowstone National Park implements fishing restrictions as rivers approach historic lows
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Effective Saturday, July 24, Yellowstone National Park’s rivers and streams will close to fishing in the afternoon and evening due to high-water temperatures and unprecedented…