Cutter racing season is underway
• Officials are concerned with declining participation Star Valley’s Cutter/Chariot Racing season is underway, with races happening every other Saturday on the track at 1489 Allred Road in Afton. Saturday, January 4 is the next event. All race events…
After decades of political maneuvering, Grand Teton buys Wyoming’s Kelly Parcel
• Grand Teton National Park Foundation announced the completion of sale after spearheading a $37.6 million drive for private funds By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The federal government bought Wyoming’s 640-acre Kelly Parcel school section for $100 million today,…
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine hosts two programs to honor veterans and support the community
Provided by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine In December the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine hosted two programs to honor veterans and support the community. The third annual Wreaths Across Star Valley Ceremony was performed on December…
Terra Power working near Kemmerer at nuclear site
• Construction includes training center Construction is underway at the TerraPower Natrium site near Kemmerer. The company reports, “This year, TerraPower began construction efforts on the Natrium site. With a groundbreaking celebration hosted on June 10, construction activities for the…
Independent Obituaries: December 31, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the December 31, 2024 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. Helen Goodrick Helen Elaine…
SVI Radio Interview: Stephen Allen, Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff
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Governor Gordon Orders Flags be Flown at Half Staff Statewide Immediately in Honor of the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In accordance with U.S. flag code, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and State of Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in honor of President…
Barrasso warns Democrats after they block Pilot Butte transfer
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Two Democratic U.S. senators blocked a motion by Wyoming Republicans to pass a bill that would transfer ownership of a defunct power plant on the Wind River Reservation…
Cowboys Host Preseason Favorite Boise State on New Year’s Eve
• Pokes are 6-0 at home this season Buy Tickets Live Coverage Wyoming Game Notes The Wyoming Cowboys look to build on their three-game winning streak hosting Preseason Mountain West favorite Boise State in the Arena-Auditorium on New Year’s Eve…
EXPLORE Act boosts photography, risks impacts to Teton park’s visitors, athletes
• Photographers debate whether bill benefits or hinders public land management. By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Legislation passed by Congress last week could limit the authority of the National Park Service…