LC Sheriff’s Office announces new Inmate Communications System
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is planning to implement a new inmate communication system for the Detention Center. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson says there are several companies that manufacture communications for inmates. He says they had a company for…
Jury finds Sullivan guilty of manslaughter
A 12 person jury has found a New Zealand woman guilty of manslaughter following the death of her fiancé’ near Kemmerer. The verdict was handed to Monique Sullivan, 31, at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 17 following a week long trial…
Alpine Top of the Rockies hosts Thanksgiving dinner
• Hours of volunteer work goes into the annual event. The traditional Top of the Rockies — Alpine Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Doors open at 2 p.m., dinner will be served at 3 p.m. in the…
SVI Radio Interview-Nov. 22: Brook Merritt, BOSV Feed the Angles and Adopt an Angel
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(Photo Gallery) – “The Drowsy Chaperone” lights up Ford Theatre
Historic Ford Theatre was the venue this past week as local talent performed the musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” as part of the slate for the Salt River Arts Society. Here are some photos from Monday night’s performance by Janet Erickson.
SVHS begins winter practice
• Here’s what to expect from this season. The Winter sports season for the 2023-24 school year began practice on Monday, November 20 with wrestling and basketball. Those two sports with boys and girls teams are able to compete in…
Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest happening this weekend in Afton
• Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on site for two hours each day. Gather on 89 in downtown Afton is hosting the first annual Star Valley Festival of Trees with a Gingerbread House Contest and Wonderland Walk on Friday…
Independent Obituaries: November 22, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the November 22, 2023 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. Larry Amick Larry V. Amick, age 80 of…
Wyoming nuclear plant on track despite industry setback, developer says
• Despite assurances from Bill Gates-backed TerraPower, some skeptics contend its Wyoming project could be a “financial disaster.” By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Factors that led to the recent demise of a “small modular reactor” energy project in Utah do…
Pokes Head to Nevada for Matchup with Wolf Pack on Saturday Evening
• Contest on CBS Sports Network Live Coverage Gameday Central Wyoming Game Notes Head Coach Craig Bohl Weekly Press Conference Craig Bohl Weekly Radio Show Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics LARAMIE, Wyo. (Nov. 21, 2023)…