Missing Utah teen found in the Pinedale area
A Utah teen who was missing in the area surrounding Pinedale has been found and reportedly is in good health. Garrett Hunter went missing in the Wind River area prompting a search by many Sublette County organizations. The Sublette County…
Grassy Ridge Fire threatens Dubois, Idaho; still far from containment
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. DUBOIS — Winds and thunderstorms continue to feed the Grassy Ridge Fire, but it’s not all bad news. Firefighters continue to battle the fast-moving fire that has consumed over…
Funeral services for Izabelle Shelby Barnes
Funeral services for Izabelle Shelby Barnes (daughter of Tony & Terynn Barnes) will take place Friday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at the Thayne Stake Center. There will be no viewing or visitation prior to the services.
Wyoming News Briefs: July 25, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy the WNE. Yellowstone fire danger “high” for first time this year JACKSON (WNE) — Several weeks of persistently sunny skies and curing vegetation have…
Diamond Flat Fire is a controlled burn visible from Star Valley
SODA SPRINGS, IDAHO: A lightning caused fire twenty-four miles northeast of Soda Springs, ID has burned approximately 1 ½ acres and is located two miles north of Diamond Peak. The Diamond Flat Fire started on July 18th and is burning…
MWC media tab trio of UW defenders for all-conference honors; Wingard named Defensive Player of the Year
Members of the media in the Mountain West Conference footprint met in Las Vegas this week to try and predict what will happen this next football season. The Boise State Broncos tallied all 22 first place votes to win the…
Body of climber recovered from Grand Teton National Park
The following is a news release from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming – Grand Teton National Park rangers responded Sunday night and Monday morning to recover the body of a deceased climber and rescue his stranded partner. The climber…
LDS missionary from Utah dies in Australia
By Liesl Nelson, KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — A missionary from Utah died after he slipped and fell from a cliff in Australia Monday, according to officials from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gavin Paul Zimmerman, 19,…
State: Haynes ‘not eligible to be governor’
By Daniel Bendtsen Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Wyoming officials are seeking a court ruling that would make Republican candidate for governor Taylor Haynes ineligible for the office. Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan and Attorney General…
Programs that foster hope and life skills help kids avoid violence and reach goals
A new study from University of Pittsburgh adds violence prevention to list of benefits gained when kids believe in themselves and their futures. Smart community programs know how to help them get there.