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…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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Town of Afton: Public Forum
• Afton residents are invited to participate in the Corridor Study The Town of Afton is hosting a public forum on February 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Afton Town Hall, located at 416 S. Washington Street. This…
Legislative Update: Rep. McKay Erickson reports on Cheyenne happenings
Rep. McKay Erickson (R-Afton), representing House District 21 in Star Valley, joined the Weekday Wake-Up last Thursday to discuss the latest developments from the Wyoming Legislature in Cheyenne. During the interview, he focused on property tax and education bills, as…
Candlelight vigils around the state support Harshman, Blackmer families
• Prayers across Wyoming By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — With messages of support and forgiveness Friday night, candlelight vigils across the state offered special prayers for 7-year-old Olivia Blackmer, at the time the…