Rock Springs RMP Task Force Releases Final Report
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The task force on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan (RMP), created at Governor Mark Gordon’s request, released their report containing their consensus recommendations today. This report will be provided…
Star Valley Health to host Diabetes Education Course
• There’s always more to learn when it comes to diabetes. Star Valley Health is hosting a Diabetes Education Course at the EMS Garage in Afton with the next class set for Thursday January 18 from 5:30 to 6:30…
Star Valley Health Now Offers Breast MRI Imaging
• Hospital raises the bar for women’s healthcare in rural communities. Provided by Star Valley Health AFTON, WY –January 8, 2023 – Star Valley Health recently enhanced its MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) system offerings to provide sophisticated breast imaging capabilities aimed…
B-T will host symposium at the Afton Civic Center Tuesday, January 16
• First of many opportunities to be involved. The Bridger-Teton National Forest is revising the management plan and a series of meetings will be held, including one in Afton January 16. The B-T released the following report in preparation…
SVI Radio Interview-Jan. 10: Lechner Broadway Duo
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Help warm your neighbors: Coats and other winter items of all sizes will be accepted for donation next week.
Organizer Jill Mackey knows that as the cold winter months have officially hit the area, the needs of people have changed. This includes being able to stay warm. Mackey shared that people of all ages are in need of some…
Lower Valley Energy responds regarding proposal to breach dams
• Four dams breached under proposal. A proposal to breach the dams on the Snake River in the Columbia Gorge has drawn opposition from Lower Valley Energy. The change would be done to preserve salmon, however the four dams involved…
Comment deadline for Elk feedgrounds is Jan. 16, 2024
• Interviews with the B-T and Wyoming G&F available here. The Bridger-Teton National Forrest will accept public comment through January 16, 2024 on the proposal to renew the lease for two elk feed grounds in the Star Valley region. The…
Independent Obituaries: January 10, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the January 10, 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. Dennis Haderlie On January 6, 2024, our beloved Dennis…
#20 Utah State routs Cowboys in second-half romp for 14th straight win
• Pokes Faced Third-Straight Road Game Against Team in Top-25 or Getting Votes The Wyoming Cowboys got off to a slow start in the second half falling on the road to No. 20/23 Utah State inside the Dee Glen Smith…