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New star above Afton lit, Scherbel reflects

  • ‘Many cities have monuments … the Star reflects the humble nature of pioneers who settled Star Valley.’ After two years of work, the Star on the hill east of the community went through a lighting ceremony at the…

Tippetts wins title of Ultimate Vocalist

  • Takes prize of $10,000 in contest’s final year On Wednesday August 7, Case Tippetts was voted as the winner of the Ultimate Vocalist by voters both in the main arena at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds and those viewing…

Independent Obituaries: August 14, 2024

The following obituaries appeared in the August 14, 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.   Maggie Ellis Margarita Condas Ellis (92),…

Willow Ridge Fire Discovered on the Bridger-Teton National Forest

Afton, Wyo., August 13, 2024– The Bridger-Teton National Forest has responded to the lightning-caused Willow Ridge Fire burning on the west side of Willow Creek on the Greys River Ranger District.   The fire is burning a little over 10-miles northeast…

SVI Radio Interview: Shar Perry, Lincoln County 4-H

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Heavy rain causes flooding in Opal

Portions of southern Lincoln County flooded Monday due to heavy, sustained rains. Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly said eastbound Highway 30 was closed near Opal for a period of time due to mud slides, stating that WYDOT was using snowplows…

Body of Idaho Falls man recovered after drowning on Palisades Reservoir

The body of a man who drowned Saturday in the Bear Creek Drainage of Palisades Reservoir has been recovered. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received a call just before 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10 advising that…

SVI Radio Interview: VFW Gun Raffle Drawing

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SVI Radio Interview: Richard Weber & Brent Bien, Property Tax Ballot Initiative

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