Western Wyoming Snow & Wind Totals
Another windy snowstorm pounded Wyoming Sunday and Monday, bringing several inches of snow to some areas while other areas saw wind gusts exceeding 100 MPH. The National Weather Service reports that Mt. Coffin in the Greys River area of Lincoln…
Silver Star Announces 10 Digit Dialing Service for Star Valley and Cokeville
This is a Press Release from Silver Star Communications Website On January 15, 2019 the Silver Star wireless home network in Star Valley and Cokeville will be converting from 7-digit dialing to 10-digit dialing. When making calls from your wireless…
A Guide To Winter Wildlife Watching in Yellowstone
From the lower prices and nonexistent crowds to the magical layer of white snow, winter in Yellowstone has its perks. But there’s also something else hiding in the snowy landscape: wildlife. Winter wildlife watching in Yellowstone offers unprecedented, intimate views…
Wyoming Governor outlines his vision for seizing the future
Laying out his vision for Wyoming in his first inaugural address, Governor Mark Gordon called for fiscal prudence, growing communities rather than government, and a focus on innovation for the future. Governor Gordon took the oath on his family’s Bible…
Wyoming News Briefs: January 7, 2019
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Bill would set out-of-state tuition minimums LARAMIE (WNE) — For the second consecutive year, Rep. Bill Henderson, R-Cheyenne, is bringing a…
(Video) – Mark Gordon to be sworn in as Wyoming Governor
Governor-elect Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Inauguration Committee have announced details regarding press coverage for the event. A Prayer Service will take place at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. The Swearing-in Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m….
Kilroy LLC awarded $6.9 million WYDOT pavement contract
Transportation Commission awarded a total of $28.7 million in highway contracts in December. Among the contract recipients was Kilroy LLC of Afton. Kilroy LLC, was the low bidder on a $6.9 million pavement contract on WYO 238 between Auburn and…
#13 Wyoming wrestlers take on #15 North Carolina at Cowboy Shootout on Friday
According to head coach Mark Branch and the Wyoming Cowboys Wrestling team, their efforts to consistently become of the nation’s top ten programs is coinciding with a crop of new faces that are continuing the recent tradition of Bryce Meredith….
Phone Scams Using Bonneville County Jail Phone Number
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of a phone scam hitting our area that appears to have come from a Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Number. The suspects are calling individuals pretending to be a…
Thief Returns Gear Stolen From Man’s Truck
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Garrett Burbank owes his wife an apology. For years, Becky Burbank had been nagging him to lock his truck. Then, as she had warned, Garrett’s hunting gear was stolen…