Decision on grizzly endangered status required by Jan. 20
CODY (WNE) — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must make a decision by January 20 to either delist or retain the Greater Yellowstone grizzly bear as a threatened species. The requirement comes after a decision made by U.S. District…
Independent Notes: New year, new opportunities.
The new year brings opportunities. Some seats will change in 2025. Our town councils and county will see some limited change. The state will see many new Legislators arriving in Cheyenne, most coming to the House. In all of…
Sports Year In Review: 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, here’s a look at how the sports teams fared over the calendar year. Girls Wrestling: The Lady Braves claimed their second team title in as many seasons behind an individual championship from Cara Andrews…
(Photo Gallery) – Star Valley Independent 2024
Here is a photo collection of the front pages of all 53 front pages of the 2024 Star Valley Independent.
Cutter racing season is underway
• Officials are concerned with declining participation Star Valley’s Cutter/Chariot Racing season is underway, with races happening every other Saturday on the track at 1489 Allred Road in Afton. Saturday, January 4 is the next event. All race events…
After decades of political maneuvering, Grand Teton buys Wyoming’s Kelly Parcel
• Grand Teton National Park Foundation announced the completion of sale after spearheading a $37.6 million drive for private funds By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The federal government bought Wyoming’s 640-acre Kelly Parcel school section for $100 million today,…
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine hosts two programs to honor veterans and support the community
Provided by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine In December the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine hosted two programs to honor veterans and support the community. The third annual Wreaths Across Star Valley Ceremony was performed on December…
Terra Power working near Kemmerer at nuclear site
• Construction includes training center Construction is underway at the TerraPower Natrium site near Kemmerer. The company reports, “This year, TerraPower began construction efforts on the Natrium site. With a groundbreaking celebration hosted on June 10, construction activities for the…
Independent Obituaries: December 31, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the December 31, 2024 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. Helen Goodrick Helen Elaine…
SVI Radio Interview: Stephen Allen, Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff
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