Game and Fish enters next phase in feedground management plans
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will move forward in 2026 with developing Feedground Management Action Plans, a key component of the broader Wyoming Elk Feedgrounds Plan. As part of the Game and Fish’s statewide Chronic Wasting Disease…
(Video) – Star Valley Boys Basketball at Mountain Crest
The Braves open up 2026 with a trip to Hyrum, Utah to face the Mountain Crest Mustangs on Friday night with a tip-off time of 6 p.m. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the game here and on…
(Video) – Bear Lake Boys Basketball vs. Firth
The Bear Lake Bears face off against Firth to start 2026 with a 5 p.m. tip-off time on Friday. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the action here and on the SVI Media YouTube Channel. Audio of the…
News Year’s Day snowmobile accident claims life of Afton man
A snowmobile accident that occurred southeast of Star Valley on New Year’s day has claimed the life of an Afton resident. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson stated that at 5:03 p.m. on January 1, the Lincoln County Dispatch Center received…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Thoughts from a holiday viewing weekend
When you’re looking to fill the sports section during a week when the local teams aren’t competing? That’s right, it’s column time. I hope you and yours had a great Christmas holiday and have a great New Year as well….
Shop With a Cop held on December 20 in Afton
Children from 11 local families were joined by law enforcement officers and community volunteers during a Shop With a Cop event this holiday season, an effort focused on serving families in need while strengthening relationships between youth and public safety…
Independent Obituaries: December 31, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the December 31, 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. Patricia Brooks Patricia Anne Brooks,…
Major injuries avoided in crash between semi hauling jet fuel and car full of minors
Slick roads and driving too fast for conditions were both factors in a crash involving three minors and a semi-truck hauling jet fuel on Tuesday morning. No major injuries were reported. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol…
Kaleb Heiner wins Christmas Coloring Contest
The festive atmosphere was electric last week as the winners of the annual Christmas Coloring Book Competition, organized by Edwards Law Office, were announced on SVI Radio. This year’s event attracted over 1,200 entries from students across Star Valley, showcasing…
SVHS Sports re-start this week
With the Christmas break extending into the upcoming weekend, the area sports teams have varying options as they start a new calendar year. Here’s a roundup of the Star Valley High School teams for this week. Boys Basketball – The…