Vigil earns prestigious FFA American Degree
◆ Her greatest goal has been to inspire others. Class of 2021 Star Valley High School graduate, Katie Vigil, earned her FFA American Degree during the 2022 National FFA Convention last fall. Only one percent of all FFA members earn…
Star Valley Historical Society launches 2023 season
◆ Join them January 19 at 7 p.m. in Afton. With a mission to “collect and preserve all possible data, material and records related to the history of Star Valley and North Lincoln County, and to share and promote the…
Thayne Fire Department honors members during annual banquet
Mackey Asher has been recognized as the 2022 Firefighter of the Year by the Thayne & Rural Volunteer Fire Department. Mackey was given the award during the department’s annual banquet on Saturday night. “Mackey has not been a member very…
Independent Obituaries: January 18, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the January 18, 2023 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. Inez Doreen Young, 56 of…
Bill proposes airport taxation districts
By Stephen Dow Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — A proposal being considered by the Wyoming Legislature would allow airports across the state to create special taxation districts, providing up to three mills of additional annual funding. Aaron…
BLM to host public meeting in Cheyenne for input on potential updates to solar energy program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Cheyenne to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the…
Coroner identifies Thayne man found deceased in semi
The Bonneville County, Idaho Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a Thayne man who was found deceased in his semi-truck on January 11. Bradley Miller, 60, was traveling eastbound on U.S. 26 at milepost 366, roughly 10 miles north…
Dockstader sponsors parental rights bill
By Maya Shimizu Harris Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Wyomingites may see something similar to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law become a reality in Wyoming. Sen. Dan Dockstader, R-Afton, is sponsoring a bill that would bar classroom…
Governor Gordon Appoints Interim State Forester
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Kelly Norris as Interim State Forester. Kelly is moving into the role due to the retirement of Bill Crapser, who served as the State Forester for 19 years. “I…
ERAP funds still available to previous and new applicants
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Housing assistance still is available to previous Emergency Rental Assistance Program applicants and those who never applied. ERAP has set aside $8.6 million for housing stability services available to ERAP recipients and households that have not previously…