McKim retires as Star Valley Ranch Municipal Judge
• Career included two municipal positions Ron McKim wasn’t seeking the position as municipal judge when the call came from former Mayor Bob King in Thayne to serve as that community’s municipal judge. “It wasn’t something I really wanted…
Star Valley Sports Night: Jan. 22, 2025
In another episode of Star Valley Sports Night, SVI Media’s Jake Hibbard takes an depth look at the Star Valley vs Evanston rivalry. The Braves and Red Devils meet again Thursday night, this time at Star Valley High School. Varsity…
Lawmakers: Gordon’s $130M wildfire grant reduced to $100M loan program
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon’s $130 million request for wildfire funding was reduced to $100 million by Wyoming lawmakers Tuesday, and it was changed from a grant to a…
Independent Obituaries: January 22, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the January 22, 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. Nadean Cassell Nadean Humpherys Cassell…
SVI Radio Interview: Ken Schaible and Kate Gessford – Jump Start Your Business
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Senator Pearson provides update on Wyoming Legislative Session
Senator Laura Taliaferro-Pearson (R-Kemmerer) joined the Weekday Wake-Up radio show on Monday, January 20, to discuss her involvement in the 2025 Wyoming Legislative Session, highlighting several key pieces of legislation she has sponsored and cosponsored. During her call, Taliaferro-Pearson emphasized…
Star Valley Ranch seeks assistance on community boards
Star Valley Ranch is moving into the new year with volunteer positions open on their local boards that help govern the community. An SVR notice stated, “The Town is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to…
Gordon: Wyoming stands to benefit from Trump
By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Shortly after being sworn in as the country’s 47th president on Monday, Donald Trump declared that “the golden age of America begins right now.” Gov. Mark Gordon is…
Senate supports enhanced oil recovery measures
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State senators have thrown their support behind two measures designed to incentivize enhanced oil recovery production in Wyoming. On Friday, the Senate Minerals, Business and Economic Development…