Answering the Call: The work of a Lincoln County Dispatcher
◆ Maryanne Christensen talks about the work of a Lincoln Co. Dispatcher. By Robinson Miles, SVI Media At its most stressful, any job can feel like it is a matter of life and death. What sets Maryanne Christensen’s job apart…
Putnam/Rodenbaugh honored by Wyoming 4-H program
◆ Putnam is Outstanding Volunteer of the Year and Rodenbaugh is Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer. By Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Development UW Extension, Lincoln Co. Two Lincoln County 4-H Adult volunteer leaders have been awarded Wyoming 4-H District Awards. Ericka Putnam of…
Independent Obituaries: January 27, 2021
The following obituaries appeared in the January 27, 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. Thomas “Tom” E. Hensel,…
State Superintendent Balow says federal ban on oil and gas leasing will defund schools
The following is a statement from Wyoming State Superintendent Jillian Balow following ban on oil and gas leasing CHEYENNE – “I was taken aback by swift orders executed by the Biden Administration last week after months of rhetoric around bringing…
Governor Unveils Higher Education Initiative with New Approach and Collaboration between UW, Community Colleges
The following is a press release from the office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled a proposal for modernizing and refocusing Wyoming’s higher education system. The initiative, called the Wyoming Innovation Network (WIN),…
(Video) – Star Valley Wrestling
3A State Tournament @ Casper: February 26, 2021 The Braves are gunning for their 6th straight team title and the 25th in program history as they battle in Casper in a one-day grind. Audio-only coverage from Jason Hoopes is here…
Wickedly Wild Wyoming Winterland Wonder!
Round 1, 2021 NASBA 509/US Air Force Special Warfare National Championship Snow Bike Series, Alpine, Wyoming Words by Ron Dillon – Photos by Bill Francis Round one of the 2021 NASBA (North American Snow Bike Association) 509/US Air Force Special…
Freedom bridge will be reduced to one lane during repairs
The following is a press release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will begin repair work on the Freedom bridge on WYO 239 over the Salt River at mile marker 0.94. Contract crews will…