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Donohue presentation discusses dangers and risks of early sexual behavior

Note: The following features information presented to 7th and 8th grade girls at SVMS. Boys were also addressed, but SVI News was unable to attend both presentations. This is a candid summary of the information covered with the girls only….

Flags at half-staff/Statement issued by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

By Dan Dockstader Governor Matt Mead, pursuant to President Donald Trump’s Proclamation Saturday, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in honor of the shooting victims of the…

Colorado Election Might Benefit Wyoming

The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE.   CHEYENNE — A measure on Colorado’s general election ballot could have positive implications for the energy sector in Wyoming.  Colorado…

Christmas tree permits now available from the Bridger-Teton

The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest WESTERN Wyo., October 25, 2018 – The Bridger-Teton National Forest is selling Christmas tree permits from any of the Bridger-Teton National Forest District Offices which include the Kemmerer, Big…

Why are U.S. elections held on a Tuesday?

We all know elections are on Tuesdays — the first Tuesday of November, in fact. But there’s an actual reason why that is deeply rooted in our history.

2nd Annual Crafty Witch Retreat comes to Star Valley this weekend

Buy it, Make it, Win it is the theme for 2nd Annual Crafty Witch Retreat coming to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds this Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27.  The Crafty Witch Retreat will include a large selection of handmade…

TEXT-IN RESPONSES: Should marijuana be legalized in Wyoming?

The University of Wyoming recently released results from a poll that show nearly half of Wyoming residents are in favor of legalizing recreational use marijuana.  The same poll shows that 70% of state residents feel that medical marijuana should be…

(Video) – LCSD #2 Board of Trustees candidate forum

With the General Election taking place on November 6, there are several candidates running for positions open on the Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees. Watch Thursday’s the candidate forum below. This broadcast and others like it are…

Wyoming Game & Fish: “New Zealand Mudsnails have invaded the Salt River”

By Sarah Hale Star Valley Independent   Despite efforts to crack down on the transfer of aquatic invasive species, New Zealand Mudsnails have made their way to Star Valley. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently confirmed new findings of…