Kemmerer’s Teryn Thatcher named Miss Wyoming Teen USA
The MISS WYOMING USA and MISS WYOMING TEEN USA Pageants took place Saturday evening, June 19, at the Natrona County High School John Welsh Auditorium in Casper. A crowd of family and friends filled the auditorium for the pageant finals,…
Black Knoll Fire near St. Anthony grows to 150 acres as firefighters work to contain it
The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. ST. ANTHONY – The Black Knoll Fire burning 10 miles southwest of Ashton is now mapped at 150 acres. Edith Raya with the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center…
Wild Harvest Initiative survey to be conducted
◆ Throughout June, Game and Fish will be surveying hunters and anglers. This is a news release from the Wyoming Game and Fish The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is participating in a study to learn more about the role…
Military truck hauling ammo catches fire on I-80 near Evanston
A semi carrying ammunition as part of a military convoy caught fire on I-80 near Evanston Monday afternoon, June 21. The Uinta County Fire and Ambulance said westbound lanes were closed at milepost 14 as Evanston Fire Crews battled the…
SVR Fox Run Park, site of Arbor Day Celebration
◆ Improvements planned for community park. The Town of Star Valley Ranch continues to develop the land in the community to accommodate families. As part of the improvements several trees were planted Saturday, June 12, at Fox Run Park…
Governor launches Wyoming drought website for 2021
◆ Information on ag, tourism, recreation and water utilities. Governor Mark Gordon has announced the launch of a new website that will provide detailed, updated information on drought conditions in Wyoming. Developed through a collaboration of multiple state and federal…
Six new wind farms planned for Wyoming
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Six proposed wind farms could add more than 1,600 megawatts of electricity generation capacity to Wyoming’s grid by 2024, according to an announcement this week by utility Rocky Mountain…
Judge prevents drilling-site work, citing threats to sage grouse
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com A federal judge has prevented drilling and construction on 449 oil and gas leases covering 334,762 acres in Wyoming, saying the federal government didn’t examine potential effects to imperiled greater sage grouse when it…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Reveries” by Styx
A 1970’s rock group is back with the release of a brand new album. Crash Of The Crown was released to iTunes by the group Styx on Friday, June 18. “Reveries” has been one of the most popular songs on the album…
Coming Events: June 18-26
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • June 18-June 20 Annual Day in the Life Photo Contest with SVI Media, Friday-Sunday. On one of these days, take a picture of what you feel best represents a day in the life in…