Senate confirms Smith
May 25, 2026
By Sarah Elmquist Squires The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — By a vote of 46-43, Darin Smith was confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming, with Wyoming’s Senators Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso casting their... Read More
Spread Creek Fire was the Bridger-Teton's largest-ever May wildfire
May 25, 2026
• Last week’s fire was one of three fires over 10 acres in forest’s history. By Christina MacIntosh Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Last week, the Spread Creek Fire torched roughly 250 acres near... Read More
Barnes wins four events; sets two new class records for Cokeville
May 24, 2026
The final day of the athletic season was a very memorable one for Cokeville senior Addison Barnes who won all four of her events and set two new 1A Class records in the process. Barnes was the favorite in the... Read More
Star Valley teams wrap Track season at State
May 24, 2026
The 2025-26 sports calendar is now completed with the final day of the Wyoming State Track and Field Championships coming to a close in Casper. Both Star Valley teams finished 7th overall in the team standings and had nearly identical... Read More
Annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Wyoming Division June 18–21
May 24, 2026
The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Wyoming Division June 18–21, retracing a rugged and historic stretch of trail that tested the endurance of riders and horses alike. As the nation approaches the United States Semiquincentennial, this segment highlights... Read More
Bridger-Teton National Forest offers firewood permits
May 24, 2026
Personal use firewood permits are now available for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The price per cord is $7, with a minimum purchase of five cords for $35. The maximum amount of firewood that may be purchased by each household is... Read More
Letters to the Editor: May 20, 2026
May 24, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the May 20, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Privacy Engineering Dear Editor It is curious that many newspapers across Wyoming published articles criticizing Secretary Gray for sharing private... Read More
Thomas earns All-State for Lady Panthers on Day 2 of State Track
May 23, 2026
There’s only one day left of competition as teams closed out their schedule of events on Day 2 of the Wyoming Track and Field Championships in Casper. The Cokeville girls were third in the team standings after Friday’s action with... Read More
SVHS athletes on Day 2 of State Track
May 23, 2026
The high school sports season is down to its last day as teams rolled through Friday’s slate of events. The Lady Braves scored 30 team points through the first two days of action which puts them seventh overall in the... Read More
Star Valley FFA installs officer team for 2026-27 year
May 23, 2026
Star Valley FFA installed nine new officers who will govern the chapter through the 2026-27 year at the annual Blue and Gold Gala on Saturday, May 16. Oakley Hepworth leads the new team as President, with Hudson England as Vice... Read More
Hepworth receives Make-A-Wish gift
May 23, 2026
Ben Hepworth, of Afton, received his gift from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, after recovery from Severe Aplastic Anemia, on Saturday, May 16. His chosen gift was not a trip, but boats and paddle boards, which he hopes will give him opportunities... Read More
Mountain View residents pack meeting seeking answers about proposed data center
May 23, 2026
By Amanda Manchester Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Discussions regarding Prometheus Hyperscale’s proposed data center grew tense during the standing-room-only commission meeting held at the Mountain View Town Hall on Tuesday, May 19. Residents representing... Read More
Independent Notes: School facilities in Casper, scholarships in Star Valley.
May 23, 2026
On Tuesday of this week, my day started with schools and ended with schools. The first meeting was early with the Select Committee on School Facilities in Casper. The second, at the end of the day was the annual Scholarships... Read More
Governor Gordon Directs Flags to Half-Staff Until Noon on May 25 in Observance of Memorial Day
May 22, 2026
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – May 22, 2026 – To pay tribute to fallen service members, Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has directed that both the United States and Wyoming state flags be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. The... Read More
Make Your Work Truck More Resilient for a Construction Site
May 22, 2026
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US says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume
May 22, 2026
By SAMY MAGDY and SAM MEDNICK Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty about whether a deal will be reached or war... Read More
Kyle Busch was more than a villain and the greatest NASCAR driver of his generation
May 22, 2026
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer Kyle Busch grew to expect — even appreciate — the boos. The driver nicknamed Wild Thing, Outlaw, Rowdy and KFB over his 26-year NASCAR career was more comfortable than anyone might imagine with a... Read More
Stephens replaces Fralick as new area wildlife biologist
May 22, 2026
JACKSON – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Jackson Region is excited to announce the appointment of Sam Stephens as the new South Jackson wildlife biologist. He officially began his role in May, following the retirement of Gary Fralick. Stephens... Read More
Cokeville Sprint Medley squad wins event championship on Day 1
May 22, 2026
The 1A classification was probably affected the most with poor weather conditions on Day 1 of State Track and Field. The schedule of events was adjusted to add more to Friday and Saturday and the Cokeville athletes only had a... Read More
SVHS track team battles through weather on Day 1 of State Track
May 22, 2026
State Track in Casper is often a weather-related gamble and the first day of the 2026 meet was full of wind, rain and snow which impacted the schedule of events to alter the Friday and Saturday schedules. However, Star Valley... Read More