13-year-old girl dies at Bear Lake after going missing on East Shore
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 13-year-old girl who went missing on the East Shore of Bear Lake was pronounced dead after being found. On Saturday, July 20 just before 6:00 p.m. the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s…
Western Wyoming Community College Launches New Substation Technician Program
Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC) is excited to announce the launch of its new Substation Technician program, designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the energy sector. This innovative program will equip students with the technical knowledge…
Important Tips for Helping Your Kids Live Healthier
Don’t let your children adopt habits that will threaten their well-being. Learn several important tips for helping your kids live healthier and longer.
Historic release of Trojan male brook trout to save cutthroat in Game Creek
In an unprecedented move for native cutthroat trout conservation efforts in Wyoming, a historic release of 3,600 Trojan male brook trout took place in Game Creek in the upper Snake River drainage. Brook trout, which displace native cutthroat due to…
Southwest Wyoming locals pepper feds on proposed Natrium nuclear plant
• The deadline for public comment on Bill Gates-backed nuclear power plant in Kemmerer is Aug. 12. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com KEMMERER—Residents here have dozens of questions about the potential impacts and risks related to TerraPower’s proposed nuclear power…
What I learned about “seeing one another” during the 2024 half marathon
First, there was a life. Zestfully lived. Then, there was a loss. Acutely felt. At last, there is a gift. Endlessly giving. Four years ago, I used these words in an SVI Media article to describe the purpose behind…
Sports Friday Interviews: Mikayla Christiansen, Coach Jason Cazier and Garry Kennington
Duke & Dahl caught up with a number of local guests on July 19 at part of First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday. SVHS Coach Jason Cazier and recent Star Valley graduate Mikayla Christiansen called into the show from Casper….
Celebration of Life for Janice Marilyn Altman
A celebration of life for Janice Marilyn Altman will take place Saturday July 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Bible Church in Thayne.
(Photo Gallery) – 2024 Star Valley Half-Marathon
Look for a two-page feature on the 2024 Star Valley Half-Marathon in the July 17, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Here are some great photos of the day by Dan Dockstader.
Weekday Wake-Up Highlights: July 18, 2024
Highlights from SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-Up morning show with Duke, Dahl and Dan on July 9, 2024. The Weekday Wake-Up can be heard Monday-Friday from 7-9 a.m. on Swift 98 and The Spur.