Star Valley celebrates 50 years of local Messiah productions
This December, the Star Valley arts community celebrates 50 years of presenting George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” as a Christmas tradition in the Valley. Organizers have issued a call for musicians, both instrumental and vocal. Additional plans include collaboration with the…
Star Valley Health reports changes to the insurance marketplace
Changes continue in the insurance industry as noted in the North Lincoln Hospital District Board of Directors meeting in October. As reported to the board, several insurance companies are opting to leave or reduce coverage in Wyoming. The board also…
Star Valley Sports Night: Nov. 6, 2025
This week on Star Valley Sports Night, Jake explores how the Lander Valley Tigers have grown from losing every single game in the 2023 season into a 3A semifinalist two years later. Star Valley hosts Lander on Friday, Nov. 7…
Senator Barrasso Pays Tribute to Vice President Dick Cheney
“He was, by any measure, one of the most consequential Vice Presidents our nation ever had. Dick helped guide the course of history in Wyoming, in America, and around the world. We will always remember Dick Cheney as a son…
SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson, Afton Town Administrator
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SVI Radio Interview: Eliza Petty, One With Christ Libertas Fundraiser
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Alpine Master Plan open house deemed ‘huge success’
The Town of Alpine held a master plan open house on Monday, November 3 in which consultants and town officials met with the public and went over a current Alpine Master Plan and surveyed those in attendance. According to Mayor…
Star Valley Sports Journal: State Volleyball, playoff football and looking forward to the NFL Draft
First off, I really appreciate the kind words I received regarding last week’s column. It only cements that the people that were highlighted, Kim Choma, Todd Welker and Blair Hillstead, were exactly who we all thought they were. But getting…
BLM seeks additional input for resource management plan in southwestern Wyoming
>Scoping period extended 45 days and public meeting scheduled for Dec. 3 ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is providing additional time for the public to comment on a proposed amendment and associated environmental assessment that will review special…
Independent Obituaries: November 5, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the November 5, 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 Taylor Our beloved wife,…