After flooding, possible reservation system in Yellowstone gains support
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Walking around downtown Jackson on Thursday, Kyle Henry, 34, said he understood why Yellowstone officials were considering a reservation system for accessing the southern part of the park…
WHY YOUR STORY PODCAST: Bud Clark
This week on the Why Your Story Podcast, Travis and Mary Jo sit down with Star Valley Health’s EMS Director, Bud Clark.
Back Country Jam brings hot emerging country artists to the Afton stage
◆ Music will play Friday and Saturday evenings until 10 p.m. Afton’s first Annual Back Country Jam is happening this weekend, June 17 and 18 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Featuring big emerging country artists like Chayce Beckham and Chancey…
Fossilfest is Friday and Saturday in Kemmerer
It’s a party in Kemmerer this weekend as residents celebrate Fossilfest. CLICK HERE TO VISIT FOSSILFEST.ORG – CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FOSSILFEST FACEBOOK PAGE – Schedule of Events Friday, June 17th 2022 DISCOUNTED FOSSIL DIGS DURING FOSSILFEST *American…
Stauffer selected to serve on 2022-23 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council
◆ Stauffer serves with teachers from 14 states across the nation. Star Valley High School history teacher Sharolyn Stauffer has been selected to serve on the 2022-23 National Humanities Center Teacher Advisory Council. According to a press release issued by…
Afton Food Pantry accepts donation from Broulim’s and Associated Foods
◆ Food Pantry officials are extremely concerned about their continued ability to feed the hungry in Star Valley. Afton Food Pantry accepted a donation of $1633.49 from the Feeding the Hungry Food Drive through Broulim’s in partnership with Associated Foods…
Come Help Rehabilitate Jackknife Trails
◆ Alpine Pathways and Trails hopes to make areas more user-friendly. By Breanna Call SVI Media This summer, Alpine Trails and Pathways is focusing on rehabilitating the trails in the Jackknife and Haderlie Ridge areas. The specific trails, numbered by…
Photo Gallery: Day in the Life 2022
We had a great turnout of photographers who submitted pictures for our annual Day in the Life contest. To see the winners, get your copy of the June 15, 2022 edition of the Independent. This gallery gives us the chance…
Sherman Guard Station to Celebrate Re-Opening
Big Piney, Wyo., June 16, 2022— The Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest has re-modeled the Sherman Guard Station in preparation for a public grand re-opening celebration to be held July 1st from 2-6pm. Hosted by the…
Remembering Cpl. Seth Rasmuson
By Jen Sieve-Hicks Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — With only a year and change left to complete his five-year commitment to the U.S. Marine Corps, Cpl. Seth Rasmuson had begun to make plans for his post-military life….