Governor and Secretary of State Invite NRA to Relocate in Wyoming
The following is a release from Office of Governor Mark Gordon – CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon and Secretary of State Ed Buchanan have sent a letter to the National Rifle Association (NRA) inviting the NRA to explore relocation…
Tractor-trailer accident leaves vehicle dangling in Snake River Canyon
An early morning accident involving a Coca-Cola tractor trailer is likely to affect the Snake River Canyon for much of the day on Wednesday. According to reports from the Alpine EMS, crews responded to the scene at milepost 123 at…
$22,000 winning lottery ticket sold at Star Valley Quick Stop
According to information released by officials with the WyoLotto office, a 2by2 Game ticket worth $22,000 was sold to a customer at Star Valley Quick Stop in Thayne. The winning ticket was purchased on Wednesday, June 23, according to the…
Active COVID-19 case count in Wyoming increases by 50
As of 3 p.m. Monday, June 28, the number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the disease was first diagnosed in the state in March 2020 stood at 52,177 an increase of 329 confirmed cases over the 51,848 reported on June…
Partial Fire Restrictions begin on July 1
Western WY, June28, 2021—Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect for Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and National Elk Refuge beginning 12:01 a.m. Thursday July 1, 2021. Stage 1 fire restrictions apply primarily to campfires and smoking….
Buy a Super Tag ticket in June for chance at goHUNT prize package
◆ Each Super Tag ticket purchased in June is a chance to win a stellar prize package. June is a big month for Wyoming hunters — it’s when big game enthusiasts find out if they drew their sought-after licenses. But…
SVI Coming Events: June 24-27
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, June 24 Community Barn Dance at Canyon View Park in Afton, hosted by Elevate Hypnotherapy Services. 6:30-8:30 p.m, the entire community is invited. Giveaways, dance instruction, songs for children, couples and groups to…
James Wright in concert at the Kodiak on Saturday, June 26
◆ Free concert, bring a lawn chair, Bear Pit BBQ on site. Starts at 7. James F. Wright is returning to the Kodiak Mountain Resort Saturday, June 26, at 7 p.m. There is no charge. Wright, an acoustic musician has…
Skinner: ‘Be bigger than your past, be bigger than your story.’
Editor’s Note: Retiring Swift Creek High School Secretary Julie Skinner was the featured speaker at the 2021 Swift Creek Graduation. The following is her address to the group she affectionately called, her “Creekers.” Greetings to the class of 2021 Bulldogs…