Unemployment up in Wyoming
• Lincoln at 2.4, Teton at 1.6. SVI Media & Workforce Services The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services report this week that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly from 3.0% in August…
Wrestling Opens Home Schedule Saturday Against Western Wyoming
The University of Wyoming wrestling team opens its 2024-25 home slate this weekend. The Cowboys host Western Wyoming Community College on Saturday at 2 p.m. inside the UniWyo Sports Complex. The Pokes are 1-0 on the young season. They defeated…
Honoring all who served
By Tracey Martiny Alpine American Legion Post 46 Veterans Day is intended to honor the contributions of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originating on November 11, 1919 in celebration of the one-year anniversary to…
Cowgirls Travel to Face Former Conference Rival BYU Saturday
• Tip-off set for 2 p.m. on ESPN+ LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 7, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowgirls hit the road for the first time in the young season with a Saturday trip to former conference rival BYU in a…
(Video) – Star Valley Football hosts Riverton in 3A semifinals
A trip back to Laramie and a chance at a three-peat are on the line on Friday night as Star Valley hosts the Riverton Wolverines in a 3A semifinal clash in Afton with a 6 p.m. kickoff time. Star Valley…
(Audio Only) – State Volleyball Coverage
After falling to Thunder Basin 3-0, the Lady Braves will be battling with the Cheyenne East Thunderbirds to try and extend their stay at State Volleyball. Their match with the T-birds is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday afternoon. The Cokeville…
Funeral services for Jane Andersen
Funeral services for Jane Anderson will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Afton Tabernacle. A viewing will be held Friday, November 8, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary and also from 10-1:45 a.m. prior…
Independent Obituaries: November 6, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the November 6, 2024 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. Gloria Mower Gloria Gean…
Swinging Bridge road closure is Wednesday November 6
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), along with contract crews from Reiman Corp., have rescheduled the closing US 26/89/189/191 near the Swinging Bridge Road south of Jackson, for Wednesday, Nov. 6, for the removal of the last truss section of the…
Cowboys Dominate the Paint in 108-85 Win Over Concordia, St. Paul in Wicks Era Debut
• Wyoming scores 78 points in the paint The Wyoming Cowboys had six players in double-figures and owned a +20 advantage on the glass in a 108-85 win over Concordia, St. Paul on Monday evening in the Arena-Auditorium. It marked…