Pope’s willingness to show his frailty provides an example to young and old alike in aging world
By COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ frailty was on full view as he left Rome’s Gemelli hospital last Sunday after five weeks battling pneumonia that nearly killed him. He could barely lift his arms to bless…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Paper Umbrellas” by Tim McGraw
A new country song released by Tim McGraw, featuring Parker McCollum, is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “Paper Umbrellas” was originally released by McGraw roughly one year ago. However earlier this month he released…
(Podcast) Retirement Roundup with Tim Hale: Rod Jensen talks tariffs
This week on The Retirement Roundup, Tim Hale invites Rod Jensen, President of the Bank of Star Valley, onto the show to discuss tariffs. The Retirement Roundup can be heard every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. on Swift 98.7 FM…
Lincoln County Republican Party elects local leadership
• Oviatt to serve as Chairman The Lincoln County Republican Party recently held elections for local leadership. Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen gathered to elect the County Party Executive Committee, which is tasked with guiding the work of the local party…
Independent Notes: Continual improvement to health care in Star Valley
I looked around the new Star Valley Health Oncology and Infusion Center at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony last Thursday March 20 and thought, ‘just one more improvement to local health care that I would not have imagined when first covering…
Sports Friday Interviews: SVHS Seniors Kooper Burk and Jayden Kunz
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Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed legislation late Thursday that bars cities and communities…
Food Bank of Wyoming stays positive despite $535,000 grant cut
• USDA eliminates Covid-era funds By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — Despite a $535,000 grant cut, the Food Bank of Wyoming is more determined than ever to fight the severity…
Tim Hale’s Retirement Round Up: A new weekly radio program on Swift 98
• Tune in Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Get ready for a new voice on Swift 98, Tim Hale’s Retirement Round Up is launching on Saturdays at 10:00 AM, bringing essential financial insights directly to the heart of the valley….










