(Audio Only) - Braves versus Bolts in 4A 3rd Place Game
March 14, 2026
After suffering a loss to Sheridan in the semifinals, the Braves will look to cap off their season with a win and a trophy as they face the Thunder Basin Bolts for third place at Casper College on Saturday afternoon.... Read More
(Audio Only) - Lady Braves face Sheridan for Consolation Final
March 14, 2026
The Star Valley Lady Braves will be looking to bring home some hardware from Casper as they face the Sheridan Lady Broncs in the Consolation Finals on Saturday morning with a tip-time of 9 a.m. Audio will be available here... Read More
Letters to the Editor: March 11, 2026
March 14, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the March 11, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Betrayal Dear Editor, For nearly a decade and throughout three different presidential campaigns we heard Donald Trump adamantly state that his... Read More
Braves lose to Broncs; fall into third-place game at State
March 13, 2026
Trying to advance to the 4A finals for the first time, the Braves ran into the top-ranked Sheridan Broncs who lived up their billing in a 71-45 Broncs victory. Sheridan, who led the 4A classification in both offense and defense... Read More
Lady Braves edge Fillies to advance to Consolation Final
March 13, 2026
The Lady Braves battled through another slugfest with the Natrona County Fillies on Friday, coming away with a 42-39 victory that extends their season to the final day of the 2025-26 basketballs season. Star Valley will now face the Sheridan... Read More
(Audio Only) - Braves face Broncs in 4A semifinals
March 13, 2026
The Star Valley Braves will take on the Sheridan Broncs in one of the 4A State semifinal games on Friday night. Tip-off time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. but games are running late at the Ford Wyoming Center by approximately... Read More
Why You Need To Get a UTV if You Love the Outdoors
March 13, 2026
Discover why a UTV is the perfect vehicle for outdoor enthusiasts. Learn how it improves trail access, makes outdoor work easier, and enhances adventures. Read More
(Audio-Only) - Lady Braves face Natrona in elimination game
March 13, 2026
After suffering a tough overtime loss to Thunder Basin on Thursday in the opening round of the 4A State Basketball Tournament, the Star Valley Lady Braves will be looking to bounce back as they face conference foe, Natrona County, in... Read More
Local Sophomore to compete at national dance competition
March 13, 2026
As a child, Mady Mosgeller didn’t just walk. “I don’t think she ever walked around the house,” her mother, Ashlea, recalls. “She was always twirling into the kitchen or leaping onto the bed.” Mady’s love for dance began early—she started... Read More
Braves defeat Central 70-61 to advance to 4A semis
March 12, 2026
The Star Valley Braves won in the 4A quarterfinals for the second time in the past three seasons as they defeated Cheyenne Central 70-61 on Thursday afternoon. The Braves led by double digits on multiple occasions throughout the game and... Read More
Lady Braves fall to Thunder Basin in overtime
March 12, 2026
The Lady Braves lost a heartbreaker in the opening round of the 4A State Basketball tournament in Casper as they came up short in a 44-39 loss to Thunder Basin in overtime. After falling behind early, the Star Valley girls... Read More
(Audio Only) - Lady Braves tip-off State against Thunder Basin
March 12, 2026
The Star Valley Lady Braves will tip off their 2026 run at the 4A State Basketball Tournament against the Thunder Basin Bolts at 3:30 p.m. in Casper from Casper College. Audio-only coverage will be provided here and on Swift 98... Read More
Osmond Elementary installing Liberty Learning Hall
March 12, 2026
Osmond Elementary School (OES) has received grant funding to create a Liberty Wall in the school that is designed to offer a digitally interactive experience with history for students. School officials are expanding the wall to include a Veterans Wall,... Read More
Cokeville High School launches Career Days series
March 12, 2026
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” a repeated question asked as a child grows up. The question may remain the same from day to day or year to year but the answer is always varying, at... Read More
(Audio-Only) - Star Valley Braves face Cheyenne Central at State Basketball
March 12, 2026
The Star Valley Braves will tip off their 2026 run at the 4A State Basketball Tournament against the Cheyenne Central Indians at 12 noon in Casper from Casper College. Audio-only coverage will be provided here and on Swift 98 in... Read More
Town of Afton receives SLIB loan for water
March 12, 2026
The town has secured a loan from the State Land Investment Board (SLIB) to replace the undersized south water line, currently a steel line located beneath Aviat. Sanderson explained that this outdated infrastructure has posed challenges for serving the community... Read More
Erickson provides update as 2026 Legislature comes to a close
March 12, 2026
Mckay Erickson, Representative for House District 21, spoke with SVI as the final days of the 2026 Wyoming Legislature are wrapping up in Cheyenne. Find the full interview at svinews.com/radio. Wyoming Budget “The budget was quite a transformation,” Erickson said.... Read More
Star Valley Sports Night: March 11, 2026 - 4A State Finals
March 11, 2026
This week on Star Valley Sports Night, presented by First Bank of Wyoming, Jake takes a final look at Star Valley basketball as they head to the 4A state quarterfinals and breaks down the matchups inside. Including conversations with seniors... Read More
Independent Obituaries: March 11, 2026
March 11, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the March 11, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Duane Hale Francis Duane Hale, 86, passed away peacefully on February 25,... Read More
Spring practice underway at SVHS
March 11, 2026
Known annually as having to overcome piles of snow this time of year, the Star Valley High School spring sports of track and soccer will have an unseasonably warm start to their 2026 campaign which began practices on Monday. Girls... Read More