Bruce resigns as Game & Fish Director for position in Gov. Gordon's office
August 7, 2026
The office of Governor Mark Gordon announced Friday afternoon that Angi Bruce, Director of the Wyoming Game & Fish Department, resigned effective immediately. Bruce has accepted a position as Director of Special Policy Initiatives in Governor Mark Gordon’s office. She... Read More
Bare Fire remains at just over 800 acres
August 7, 2026
Wyoming Team 3, a type 3 incident management team, assumed command of the Bare Fire yesterday. While the fire was active yesterday afternoon, no growth was observed, and the fire remains at an estimated 800 acres in size. Approximately 137... Read More
4-H County Shotgun Shoot showcases youth skill and sportsmanship
August 7, 2026
Provided by Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Educator UW Extension -Lincoln County The annual North Lincoln County 4-H Shotgun Shoot brought together youth from across the Star Valley area for some friendly competition, learning, and sportsmanship. Participants demonstrated their shotgun shooting skills... Read More
Star Valley surgeon urges patients not to wait on foot, ankle problems
August 7, 2026
A Star Valley Health orthopedic surgeon is telling patients with foot and ankle problems not to put off treatment. “Don’t hesitate,” Dr. Trask Muir said during an interview on the SVI Radio. “It’s better to come in early, learn... Read More
LCSD#2 parents encouraged to download EZ Arrival app
August 7, 2026
Lincoln County School District #2 is offering a new tracking app for parents who have students riding buses to and from school or activities. Designed to help parents track their child while they ride any LCSD #2 school bus,... Read More
New fire engine headed to Thayne this fall
August 7, 2026
• Four-wheel-drive pumper is expected to serve the community for the next 30 years A new fire truck is expected to arrive in Thayne mid-September, replacing an aging engine and upgrading much-needed specs to serve the community. Thayne Fire Chief... Read More
Sports Friday Interview: Coach Sid Chaulk, Kemmerer Rangers Football
August 7, 2026
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Sports Friday Interview: Adam Calkins - Kemmerer Athletics and Recreation Association
August 7, 2026
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Summer Camp leads to Soldotna: Braves and Stars clash in just over three weeks
August 6, 2026
One of the most engaging weeks of the entire season takes place before the football campaign even starts. The week-long Star Valley Braves football camp caps off the last time the program will see each other in organized activities... Read More
Independent Obituaries: August 5, 2026
August 6, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 5, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Kathy Giles In Loving Memory of Kathleen Joann Giles Kathleen... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Town of Afton Administrator Violet Sanderson
August 6, 2026
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Afton prepares a master plan, with first meetings coming in August
August 6, 2026
• West Alley work will begin soon Afton is taking the town into the coming years with a master plan and the town council has approved the early stages of the planning process. “The town council had just passed... Read More
Bare Fire surpasses 800 acres
August 6, 2026
The Bare Fire, burning the timber of Sublette County inside the Big Piney Ranger District and is now estimated at 810 acres in size after igniting on Tuesday August 4. Firefighters on scene include a type 1 helicopter, two type... Read More
Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
August 6, 2026
By BEN FINLEY and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Joe Shearer was a Marine fighting in Iraq, a blast from an enemy mortar round knocked him down and made him vomit. He got up and kept going... Read More
Lincoln County Library System now operating on reduced hours
August 6, 2026
By Missy Harris Director, Lincoln County Library System The Lincoln County Library System is committed to providing quality library services, resources, and programs throughout our communities. However, due to reductions in available funding following property tax changes enacted by the... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Rep. Scott Heiner - School Recalibration Update
August 5, 2026
Rep. Scott Heiner (R-Green River) called into the Weekday Wake-Up on Wednesday, August 5 to provide an update on the state’s school recalibration bill following summer committee work. Heiner is Chairman of the Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration. During... Read More
Filing period opens for boards and special districts
August 5, 2026
• Deadline to file is August 24 The filing period has opened for those interested in running for positions on local school and hospital boards and other special districts. Interested candidates should file with the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office... Read More
Bare Fire now at 431 acres
August 5, 2026
Firefighters responded yesterday afternoon to suppress the Bare Fire, located north of Bare Pass and east of Bare Creek on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is burning in heavy timber and yesterday exhibited... Read More
The Danube River's water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging
August 5, 2026
By MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC Associated Press PRAHOVO, Serbia (AP) — Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low because of drought that the hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships are emerging... Read More
Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote
August 5, 2026
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week as a Republican-led committee prepares to vote to hold him in contempt and... Read More