LCSD#2 welcomes 14 new teachers
Lincoln County School District #2 has welcomed 14 new teachers to the district for the 2025-26 school year. The new teachers attended a training on August 13-14 to familiarize themselves with the district mission and policies. Each new teacher is…
Fire burning in Greys River
A wildfire started Wednesday, August 20 in the Greys River area. According to the Bridger-Teton National Forest, the Little Greys Fire is burning on the Greys River Ranger District approximately six miles southeast of the McCain guard station. “There is…
Thayne man killed in officer involved shooting in Idaho while attempting to steal 4-wheeler
A man who died in an officer-involved shooting after an alleged theft attempt has been identified. Talon Sessions, 35 of Thayne, Wyoming, was identified by Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts, as the man who died. “This incident remains under investigation…
Independent Obituaries: August 20, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 20, 2025 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. Linda Sessions Linda Sessions passed…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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Brush fire in Grover contained by Afton Fire Department
What could have easily become a serious situation turned into nothing more than some burned grass and bushes after a fire was quickly contained by the Afton Fire Department Wednesday. AFD was dispatched to a residence in Grover just before…
Lincoln County School District #2 students to scan identification on buses
All Lincoln County School District #2 students who use district transportation will be required to scan their identification when they board and exit every bus as they ride to and from school this year. New passes will be available through…
SVI Radio Interview: David Walters, Alpine Fire Recruitment Day
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Football Hour with Jay Sawvel Set to Start Wednesday Evening
LARAMIE, Wyo. (August 19, 2025) – The Cowboy football season is right around the corner and the Football Hour with Jay Sawvel is back with the first show of the season set for Wednesday, August 20 starting at 7 p.m. at…
Join the fun at the Willie Lawrence Memorial Shoot, Shop and Show
The excitement is building for the annual Willie Lawrence Memorial Shoot and Shop, set to take place on August 22 and 23 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. This event promises a weekend filled with thrilling mounted shooting competitions and…