Photo Gallery: A Day in the Life of Star Valley- 2021
SVI asked readers and listeners to contribute to the annual Day in the Life Photo Contest and submit images that they felt represented a day in the area. Here are some of those contributions for 2021.
Fire Danger Has Increased to Very High
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western Wyo., June 23, 2021—The fire danger rating has been elevated to very high for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Conditions in…
Wild Harvest Initiative survey to be conducted
◆ Throughout June, Game and Fish will be surveying hunters and anglers. This is a news release from the Wyoming Game and Fish The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is participating in a study to learn more about the role…
Road Maintenance Planned for Bridger-Teton National Forest
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Afton, Wyo., June 21, 2021—As soon as the snow melts and surfaces begin to dry out, the Bridger-Teton National Forest begins grading several roads on National Forest System lands…
Governor and First Lady Congratulate RISE Award Recipients
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education, have announced the 2020 Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award recipients. This award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by…
Governor launches Wyoming drought website for 2021
◆ Information on ag, tourism, recreation and water utilities. Governor Mark Gordon has announced the launch of a new website that will provide detailed, updated information on drought conditions in Wyoming. Developed through a collaboration of multiple state and federal…
Coming Events: June 18-26
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • June 18-June 20 Annual Day in the Life Photo Contest with SVI Media, Friday-Sunday. On one of these days, take a picture of what you feel best represents a day in the life in…
Canyon accident highlights what might be hectic season for area first-responders
Ambulance crews from both Alpine and Afton worked together to respond to the scene of an accident in the Snake River Canyon on Wednesday evening that shut down traffic and stalled the busy highway for more than four hours. According…
Madeline Mayer Will Travel to Washington, D.C. for Prestigious Journalism Conference
◆ Conference will be held July 18 to 23, 2021. Provided by George Mason University’s Washington Journalism and Media Conference – Madeline Mayer, a student at Star Valley High School (Afton, WY, US), has been selected to represent Star Valley…
Independent Obituaries: June 16, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the June 16, 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. Annette Haderlie Luthi passed…