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Independent Notes: Bart and Cindy Dance are the quiet, unsung heroes of the Soldotna broadcast.
September 5, 2026
Doing a broadcast from Alaska was new territory and our SVI crew rose to the occasion using our successful and proven Wyoming plan, only adjusted to Alaska. The Star Valley and Soldotna event drew record numbers for SVI, surpassing... Read More
(Video) - Star Valley Football Vs. Raymond Comets
September 5, 2026
The Star Valley Braves take on a team from the Great White North on Saturday afternoon as they face the Raymond Comets out of Alberta, Canada. This game is part of the Rocky Mountain Rumble which will be played inside... Read More
Letters to the Editor: September 2, 2026
September 5, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the September 2, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Storm Dear Editor We just wanted to send out a huge and heartfelt thank you to all the kind neighbors and community... Read More
(Video) - Jackson Broncs vs Lander Tigers
September 4, 2026
The official full schedule of Wyoming high school football is now ready to begin in Week 1 as the Lander Tigers will open their schedule against the warmed-up Jackson Broncs who are coming off a 40-18 victory over the Teton... Read More
(Video) - Eastern Idaho Game of the Week: Sugar-Salem @ Shelley
September 4, 2026
The perennial powerhouse Sugar-Salem Diggers will make the short trip to Shelley to face the Russets in our Eastern Idaho Game of the Week. This game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff on September 4. Read More
Another fatal crash on Teton Pass prompts another call for pass restrictions
September 4, 2026
By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A 41-year-old Colorado man died Wednesday night in another crash on Teton Pass, intensifying calls for restrictions on heavy and high-risk vehicles one day after prosecutors charged... Read More
(Video) - Bear Lake Bears Football vs. Firth
September 4, 2026
The Bear Lake Bears are (2-0) and coming off a 48-0 victory at North Fremont will host the Firth (0-1) as they look to bounce back from a 35-7 loss to West Side. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. here... Read More
SVI Sports Night: September 4, 2026
September 4, 2026
This week on SVI Sports Night, Jake looks at Star Valley’s upcoming opponent for the Rocky Mountain Rumble — the Raymond Comets — out of Alberta, Canada. The Comets have been one of Canada’s premier football programs for more than... Read More
LCSD#2 continues National School Lunch Program
September 4, 2026
Lincoln County School District #2 is part of the network of schools nationwide offering continued access to nutritious meals for qualifying students through the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program during the 2026–2027 school year.... Read More
LCSD#2 continues to refine safety protocols
September 4, 2026
Lincoln County School District #2 continues to maintain student and staff safety among top priorities within the district’s policies and procedures. Emotional and mental health awareness and emergency incident training remain critical as students and staff return to school. “The... Read More
LCSD#2 Maintenance improves sanitation strategies
September 3, 2026
Facilities Management at Lincoln County School District #2 is tasked with maintaining school buildings and grounds throughout Star Valley and Cokeville. Members of the Facilities Department spend the summer dedicated to preparing school property to support the district’s mission in... Read More
Petersen brings home State Grand Champion ribbon
September 3, 2026
Lizzy Petersen, a 2026 graduate of Star Valley High School, earned four ribbons for her two entries at the 2026 Wyoming State Fair, including Grand Champion Quail and Reserve Champion Ornamental Birds. Her accomplishment represents four years of dedication to... Read More
Independent Obituaries: September 2, 2026
September 3, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 2, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Debbie Johannsen Debbie Johannsen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,... Read More
Wyoming Classical Academy selects Eagles as mascot
September 3, 2026
Students at Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine (WCA) have selected the Eagle to be the charter school’s official mascot. The students voted between three finalists, with Mountain Goat and Osprey being the other two final options. The top three were also selected... Read More
Volleyball competes in Cheyenne
September 3, 2026
• At Evanston Border Wars this weekend Although the Lady Braves volleyball team has some returning varsity experience, this past weekend’s Cheyenne Invite was the first real varsity action for most of this year’s starting rotation and with that can... Read More
Braves fend off Stars 35-28 in Alaska showdown
September 3, 2026
-This version of this story includes quotes from Coach McKay Young which were not part of the original post last Saturday. A new look Star Valley Braves defensive unit showed miles of heart on Saturday afternoon as they... Read More
Driver charged in fatal Teton Pass crash
September 3, 2026
• Trooper calls July 7 collision “totally preventable” By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A 22-year-old Ririe, Idaho, man has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle in the... Read More
Gonzales addresses new cardiology service
September 3, 2026
The treatment is called Symplicity Blood Pressure Procedure and it’s a part of the services provided by Cardiologist Dr. David Gonzalez at the Alpine cardiac catheterization lab. Explaining his practice Dr. Gonzalez explained, “I’m an interventional cardiologist by specialty,... Read More
Star Valley Ranch man missing after Grand Canyon flooding
September 2, 2026
Flash floods in the Grand Canyon have claimed multiple lives this past weekend and a Star Valley man is still missing as search crews continue to look for signs of survivors. Timothy Allen Smith, 53, of Star Valley Ranch was... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Eric Green - Town of Alpine
September 2, 2026
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