What You’ll Need To Start Living off the Grid
Living off-grid involves a lot of preparation, and it’s something novices shouldn’t do on a whim. Here’s what you need to know before living off the grid.
Witness: Elk chases Grand Teton National Park tourist who got too close
JACKSON (WNE) — The bull elk was standing in the rain, grazing, when Adam Collins pulled into the parking lot Friday to see the Chapel of the Sacred Heart in Grand Teton National Park. The 44-year-old visitor from Glen Ellyn,…
Evanston man accused of raping woman he met on Facebook
EVANSTON (WNE) — Evanston resident Sage Mason has been charged with one count of first-degree sexual assault, two counts of second degree sexual assault and one count of burglary. Mason was charged in Third District Court on Tuesday, July 26,…
A question of energy security Republicans, Democrats differ on solutions, blame for high prices
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Competing ideas about how the U.S. should safeguard its energy resources continue to fuel a largely partisan debate about the value of fossil fuels compared with their low-emissions alternatives….
Study: More than 25% of Wyoming workers earn low wages
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — As Wyoming residents and businesses struggle with inflation and staffing shortages, more than 25% of Cowboy State workers face another hurdle in surviving a turbulent economy: low wages….
Avoid Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms on Shoshone National Forest
JACKSON (WNE) –- The Shoshone National Forest advises recreationists to be careful at Brooks Lake and certain other lakes in the Wind River Ranger District because of harmful cyanobacterial blooms in the water. Where blooms are present, people and their…
(Video) – The Vocalist presented by Rocky Mountain Yeti
It’s finally here! One amazing singer will be walking away with $10,000 as the 2022 Vocalist champion tonight as part of the Lincoln County Fair. Also part of the show will be America’s Got Talent winner, Darcy Lynne, who will…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Stronger Than She Looks” by Matthew Wayne
Kick It or Keep It altnerates back to The Spur this week with a new song from country artist who isn’t quite yet well known. “Stronger Than She Looks” was released by Matthew Wayne on July 21. Although the song…
2022 Lincoln County Fair
See the Star Valley Independent Lincoln County Fair Special Edition here! Click in the boxes below and see what’s happening this year.
Ballard Johnson inducted into WCA Hall of Fame
◆ Currently still coaches on the football and track staffs. When Ballard Johnson started his coaching journey he did not have his sights set on being selected into the Wyoming Coaches Association Hall of Fame or anything similar. He started…