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Aubrey Hale

Aubrey Hale, originally from Southern California, relocated to Star Valley in September 2024 with her husband, Jared, the son of Ben and Jamie Hale from Fairview. She graduated from BYU-Idaho in 2022 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, specializing in Public Relations and Social and Digital Media. Aubrey is eager to put down roots in the Valley and is excited to join the SVI Media Team.
You can often find Aubrey capturing photos and videos at Braves sporting events, where she creates highlight reels. As a newly discovered journalist, she contributes weekly to the paper and will soon be on the air from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Swift 98. Additionally, she has launched our Social Media Marketing Packages, so if you want to enhance your business’s online presence, don’t hesitate to reach out to her!
Outside of work, Aubrey enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband and friends. She is an avid hiker, fisherwoman, fashionista, scrapbooker, and runner, with a passion for photography and travel.

Aubrey Hale

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WAVE Radio Interview: Tristi Pinkston - Authorpalooza

March 31, 2026

Tristi Pinkston stopped by the WAVE this morning to talk about the upcoming Authorpalooza event on April 11 at the Oregon Trail Center.   Read More

Easter Hop Brings Shop-Local Deals to Fossil Basin

March 31, 2026

Mark your calendars for April 4: the Fossil Basin Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Easter Hop, a family-friendly, community-centered day of activities designed to bring neighbors downtown for movies, treats, and local shopping. Where and when Date: Saturday, April... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Chris Levesque - TerraPower update

March 30, 2026

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces changes to Sunday worship schedule

March 30, 2026

The following is a press release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Two-hour church to include weekly Sunday School, Relief Society, Young Women, and priesthood quorum meetings In advance of the upcoming general conference leadership session (April... Read More

University of Wyoming unveils two finalists for president

March 30, 2026

By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com The University of Wyoming has narrowed its presidential search to two candidates, and the public can meet them Monday and Tuesday during public appearances in Laramie.  Kelly Crane is dean of the College of Agriculture, Life... Read More

Partnership to help service members transitioning to civil life. 

March 30, 2026

    SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Corrections has announced a new partnership with the Department of War SkillBridge Program, creating a direct pathway for transitioning service members to continue their commitment to public service through employment with... Read More

Proposed coal exchange could unlock up to 250 million tons of coal

March 30, 2026

  By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Campbell County Commissioners are supportive of a proposed exchange of coal between a private landowner and the state of Wyoming. At the county commission meeting last week,... Read More

(Video) - Bear Lake Softball vs Soda Springs

March 30, 2026

The Bear Lake Softball team is facing Soda Springs on Monday with a start time of 4 p.m.   Read More

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "Ice Cold Lakes" by The Fray

March 29, 2026

A new song released two weeks ago by Alternative Rock group The Fray is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, Ice Cold Lakes will be added to the Swift 98... Read More

Letters to the Editor: March 25, 2026

March 28, 2026

The following letters to the editor appeared in the March 25, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Gravel pit Dear Editor, I am writing about the Lincoln County Commissioner’s pondering approval of a gravel pit on the North Bedford... Read More

Independent Notes: Bank of Star Valley’s success helped others find success, such as SVI Media. 

March 28, 2026

One of the most successful business stories in Wyoming can be found right here in Star Valley. Let me take you back 30 years, when the local bank was sold to an out-of-state banking company. It didn’t go over well... Read More

Star Valley Sports Journal: Sunny Track Weather in March?

March 28, 2026

  This week’s column comes as Spring Break is about to begin for kids and parents of LCSD #2. The rest of us? We’ll be working and marveling at the reduced traffic (not that there’s much anyway) and relaxed feel... Read More

(Video) - Bear Lake Softball at Marsh Valley

March 27, 2026

The Bear Lake High School softball team will face Marsh Valley on Friday afternoon with a first pitch time scheduled for 4 p.m. Read More

Six Lincoln County seniors receive UW Trustees Scholars Award

March 27, 2026

Six seniors graduating from high schools throughout Lincoln County have been awarded the 2026 Trustees’ Scholars Award, which is the University of Wyoming’s top academic scholarship.  Hudson Himmerich of Cokeville High School, Jacob Platt and Owen See of Kemmerer High... Read More

Game & Fish talks hunting seasons in Star Valley meeting

March 27, 2026

Wyoming Game Fish representatives gathered public comment on proposed seasons during a Star Valley open house held in the Thayne Community Center, March 19. “We have our hunting season regulations open for public comment and so we have proposed seasons... Read More

Congresswoman Hageman aims to reduce coal lease payments by half

March 27, 2026

  U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation to reform bonus‑bid payments on federal coal leases, saying the change will cut burdensome up‑front costs for producers, keep coal competitive, and help ensure reliable U.S. energy supplies. Under current rules, companies... Read More

Sports Friday Interview: KSL's Sam Farnsworth - BYU & USU Basketball

March 27, 2026

Sam Farnsworth with KSL Sports called into First Bank of Wyoming Sport Friday to recap the BYU and USU men’s basketball seasons.   Read More

Wave Radio Interview: Rep. Veile Legislative Update

March 26, 2026

Lisa spoke with Representative Veile on the phone Wednesday morning to get the latest update on the current session.   Read More

Sweetwater County official suggests further trimming Wyoming's long-sought pronghorn migration corridor

March 26, 2026

  By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Southwestern Wyoming’s county officials are concerned that proposed protections for the Sublette pronghorn herd may impede economic development, throwing uncertainty on the corridor’s fate. “We’re going to... Read More

With Iran War, Wyoming’s helium value rises

March 26, 2026

  By Denny Dart Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Much of the world’s helium comes from Qatar, but due to the war in Iran, Qatar cannot currently extract or ship helium. Fortunately, there is abundant helium... Read More