Kemmerer City Council decides future location of J.C. Penney statue
The J.C. Penney statue that the City of Kemmerer was gifted will soon be erected at the the southwest corner of Triangle Park. That was the unanimous decision by the Kemmerer City Council at their regular meeting Monday, May 10….
Lincoln County with six active COVID-19 cases
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 34 in the past week, according to state Department of Health figures. The department’s regular coronavirus update showed the state saw 367 new laboratory-confirmed COVID cases on Monday compared to…
Etna student, Eden Adams, wins Wyoming Letters About Literature contest
Etna Elementary student, Eden Adams, recently learned she won first prize in the Wyoming Letters about Literature contest for 2020-21. Adams is a sixth-grader in Mr. Brant Crowther’s class at Etna, and her sincere, heart-warming letter to author Kimberly Brubaker…
Construction resumes on wind project that has generated national attention
By Carrie Haderlie Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE – Construction on the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project in Carbon County started again for the season on April 12, and the project has generated its fair share…
Entries accepted for second annual Wyoming Wildlife calendar photo contest
LYMAN (WNE) — Wyoming Wildlife magazine is calling for the best wildlife photographs from the Cowboy State. The publication has opened entries for the second annual Wyoming Wildlife calendar photo contest. Entries will be accepted until June 30. Photographers of…
Governor Gordon Statement on the Biden Administration 30×30 Report
The following is a release from the office of Governor Mark Gordon CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon has issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s 30×30 report, which calls for setting aside 30% of the nation’s lands and…
Opinion: Independent Notes
◆ Art Teacher of the Year, the importance of one student and prayer! What a wonderful year for the Star Valley High School Art program! How about those SVHS art awards? It was a record setting year for the Star…
Erickson retires after 29 years teaching and coaching at SVHS
◆ “It has been really rewarding to see students achieve at their true potential.” After 29 years teaching and coaching at Star Valley High School, McKay Erickson is retiring from education to pursue entrepreneurship and his bucket list. McKay will…
Reggae In The Rockies coming to Alpine in June
◆ Summer Music Festival Coming to Alpine. After a year with almost no live music, Dave Walters found a home for reggae in the Rocky Mountains with a two-day music festival on June 5-6 in Alpine. Dave hopes that with…
GoFundMe set up for injured SVHS soccer player
UPDATE 5/10: Ethan was discharged from the hospital on May 9 and is now recovering home. Family members say he has throbbing head pain and dizziness, as expected. UPDATE: A family member of Ethan’s told SVI that Ethan is now…