I-80 Eastbound Tunnel open to traffic; delays expected
GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation opened the eastbound Interstate 80 Tunnel to head-to-head traffic today. Crews have placed more than 5,000 feet of concrete barrier and added additional traffic control signage and devices to help guide…
SVI Radio Interview: Lxi Weber, Star Valley Arts Council
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SVI Radio Interview: Rep. Andrew Byron (R-Jackson) Legislative Report
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Bill addressing new residential property tax class flies through legislative session
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Last November, Wyoming voters passed a constitutional amendment to create a separate tax class for residential property and an optional subclass for owner-occupied residential properties. It’s now…
Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend. He…
Elderly man from Georgetown dies in Bear Lake crash
An 85-year-old man from Georgetown, Idaho was killed Wednesday afternoon in a multiple vehicle accident on Highway 30. Idaho State Police said the crash occurred at 1:21 p.m. on February 19 at milepost 421.8, which is roughly one mile north…
Star Valley Historical Society monthly meeting this Thursday
• “PEARL A PUTNAM and the love of her life WYOMING POET Pistol Davis.” By Ron Anderson, Star Valley Historical Society Margaret Tueller will share the saga of Pearl Athalinda Putnam (1874-1941) and her husband William Henry Davis (1867-1903) as…
Star Valley Sports Night: Feb. 19, 2025
Jake Hibbard returns this week with another episode of Star Valley Sports Night, presented by First Bank of Wyoming. This week, Hibbard previews the upcoming weekend in SVHS athletics, focusing on the basketball matchup again Riverton on Saturday.
Independent Obituaries: February 19, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the February 19, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Kipp Johnson Farrell Kipp Johnson…
Star Gymnastics Kicks Off Season with Strong Performances
By Kimberly Winder, Star Gymnastics Star Gymnastics has launched an impressive competition season, with athletes showcasing their dedication and talent across multiple meets. Most of our Bronze and Silver teams are competing for their first time this season and we’re excited…