Moose Calf Rescued from Icy Pond
On January 24th, an unusual kind of rescue took place in a subdivision just outside of Jackson. A calf moose had fallen into an iced-over pond on private property. Gary Fralick, a wildlife biologist for the Wyoming Game and Fish…
UW Dean’s List Recognizes Lincoln County Students
Seventeen Lincoln County students were named to the University of Wyoming’s Dean’s List for the fall semester. The honor roll recipients earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average. Freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average are also…
Community Events: February 10-27
Thursday, February 10 See the new surgical robot at Star Valley Health from 4-6 p.m. See how surgeons control the robot and even simulate a surgery yourself. First meeting for the Guiding Star Strategy Group Youth Entrepreneur Program. 6:30 p.m….
SVMS Robotics Club hosts 15 teams in first ever Robotics tournament
◆ “The Boys” from SVMS placed 1st in alliance with “robotNerds” from Bear River High School. Star Valley Middle School Robotics Club hosted their first tournament ever on Saturday, February 5 at the middle school. Three teams competed from Star…
Snowpack totals flatten after dry January
Provided by Jack Hales Since the first week of January, snowfall has been very limited across Wyoming. With a wet December, above normal snow packs were reported much of the interior west around New Years. However the SWE (snow water…
Behind the scenes of the Star Valley Independent
Behind every successful business or organization are very important people who you typically don’t see, hear or read about on a regular basis. The real ‘rubber meets the road’ individuals whose efforts make the day-to-day operations seamless and smooth. At…
Cardiac Cowboys Rally Past Utah State in Overtime, 78-76
Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications University of Wyoming Athletics The Cardiac Cowboys, who trailed by 10-points early in the second half rallied back and defeated Utah State in overtime 78-76 on Tuesday evening in the Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. The…
State adds almost 9,000 jobs in third quarter
CASPER (WNE) — Wyoming reported sizable job growth over 2021, though it’s still behind where it was before the coronavirus pandemic. From the third quarter of 2020 to the third quarter of 2021, Wyoming added 8,967 jobs, according to data…
Teton County in a wealth stratosphere all of its own
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com When it comes to the wealthiest Wyoming locales, it’s no exaggeration to say that Teton County is in a class of its own. Actually, forget Wyoming — that statement can be applied to the entire United…
Amalie Sherbel selected as winner of essay contest
◆ SVHS junior advances to state round of competition. Amalie Scherbel, Daughter of Holli and Karl Scherbel, has been selected as the winner of the Patriot Essay Contest hosted by the Davey Jackson Chapter of the Daughters of the American…