Local control over gambling legislation advances
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s Select Committee on Gaming advanced major reforms for pari-mutuel wagering Tuesday, moving forward a bill granting local approval for simulcasting facilities and passing a…
Sheriff Johnson comments on Etna crosswalk and school bus citations
Sheriff Shane Johnson spoke with SVI this past Tuesday and offered information on multiple developments involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. One was the recent story reporting that the crosswalk for Etna Elementary would finally be moved by WYDOT…
Sports Friday Interview: Jeremiah Jensen, Utah @ BYU
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Star Valley Sports Night: October 16, 2025
With Cody in the rear view mirror (for now) – Evanston is Star Valley’s Senior Night opponent. This week on Star Valley Sports Night, Jake Hibbard checks in with SVHS head football Coach McKay Young and talks injuries, playoffs and…
Alaska works to rescue storm victims by helicopter and plane in historic airlift
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — One of the most significant airlifts in Alaskan history is underway by helicopter and military transport plane, moving hundreds of people from coastal villages ravaged by high surf and strong winds from the remnants of Typhoon…
Trump warns Hamas ‘we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza. The grim warning from Trump came after he previously downplayed the internal…
Senate Democrats reject government funding bill for 10th time
*Note* U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman spoke in regards to the government shutdown during SVI Radio’s Weekday Wakeup on Thursday, October 16. The full interview can be heard by clicking here. WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats rejected for the 10th time…
LCSD#2 Board Meeting recap for October
The board of trustees for Lincoln County School District No. 2 met on October 8 for a regular session. Here are some of the items that were discussed. Superintendent Erickson stated that enrollment for the district is down 48 students…
Independent Obituaries: October 15, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 15, 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. Christy Stewart-Bettes With deep sorrow, we…
4-H Clubs host awards evening
Members of 4-H clubs from throughout North Lincoln County gathered last week to celebrate the achievements of their members over the last year. Twelve participants and supporters received 15 awards during the event. The Lincoln County Extension office shared…