Independent Obituaries: February 28, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the February 28, 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. Tyla Ferrin Tyla Dawn Ferrin, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece,…
New details released after missing Montpelier woman’s remains are found in Nevada
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – PERSHING COUNTY, Nevada — New details have been released about an Idaho woman who went missing in August 2023 and how her remains were found recently. Christine Passey…
Funding and concealed carry bills could have an impact on schools
By Braden Schiller Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Two bills that would further the cause of eliminating schools as gun free zones, Senate File 86 and House Bill 125, passed their respective committees of the whole Friday…
988 hotline funding still in House budget, not in Senate version
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A $40 million allocation for 988 hotline operations is still alive in the Wyoming House of Representatives, but since lawmakers must reconcile a $900 million difference in…
How To Tell Your Steel Cutting Saw Blades Are Dull
Your steel cutting saw blades need to be in excellent condition to help you produce the best materials. Learn how to identify dull blades here.
Kemmerer Lions Club Ice Fishing Derby Winners Announced
Story and images provided by the Kemmerer Lions Club 275 anglers braved the -16 degree weather on Saturday morning and blizzard conditions on Sunday to compete in the 40th annual Kemmerer Lions Club ice fishing derby held on February 17th and 18th….
SVI Radio Interview: LCSD2 Mental Health Services
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Locals create art from 138-year-old pine tree for upcoming event
• National Forest Creations Art Auction Party: In-person and Virtual Bidding Fundraiser Shannon Wendricks of Alpine, and 29 year old Lindsey Paige of Bedford are among fourteen artists who have created works of art to raise funds for Friends of the…
Lummis, fellow senators demand Biden end EV mandate
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and 16 of their Senate Western Caucus colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young…
WHY YOUR STORY PODCAST: “Human Powers”
In the latest episode of the Why Your Story Podcast, Travis Osmond and Mary Jo Parker discuss “Human Powers.”