LCSD2 Education Foundation announce new Administrator and changes to scholarship fundraising
The Lincoln County School District No. 2 Education Foundation announced a new Administrator along with changes to its scholarship fundraising timeline. Board chairman Tim Hale says Deb Wolfley will serve in the role replacing Ashley Cranney who he says helped…
Public Reports of Illegal Use of National Forest Lands Results in Successful Prosecution
In August of 2021, the United States Forest Service received multiple complaints from the public concerning a long-term campsite on lands managed by the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Law enforcement investigated the complaints and found an unattended campfire, several dilapidated vehicles,…
(Audio Only) – Star Valley and Cokeville Volleyball at the Wyoming State Tournament
The Star Valley Lady Braves will face off against the Thunder Basin Bolts at 4:30 pm Thursday afternoon in the opening round of the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper. Follow Star Valley’s journey through the 4A Classification with the link…
Community Events: November 5-20
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Friday, November 5 Fundraiser event for Tyler Perry, the 10 month old son of Nathen and MaKendra Perry, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. 6-9 p.m. at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Food, silent auctions…
Lincoln County Public Health now offering COVID booster vaccines
◆ Moderna, Pfizer and J&J boosters are all available to those who qualify. Lincoln County Public Health (LCPH) is now offering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to those who qualify. Moderna, Pfizer and J&J boosters are all available by appointment or…
Hunter loses life in accident near Cokeville
◆ No charges filed in accidental discharge. No charges have been filed after a hunting accident in the mountains near Cokeville. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded to an emergency request for aid on October 16. An…
Worker shortages impact local Post Offices
◆ USPS seeking employees as staff remains limited. You may have noticed in recent weeks changes in hours and other differences at your local post office. Perhaps you’ve stopped by only to find locked doors and a sign reading the…
Pot petition signatures ‘on track’ for February deadline
By Jake Goodrick Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Petitions are circulating throughout the Cowboy State in support of two ballot initiatives proposing reshaped marijuana legislation in Wyoming. Just over a month into the signature-gathering process, the…
Big Piney school sexual harassment, abuse case moves forward
PINEDALE (WNE) — Having worked through Wyoming’s U.S. District Court to the pretrial stage, Jane Doe and her parents’ federal-rights lawsuit against Big Piney school officials is at the point of scheduling an initial conference. Former Big Piney student Jane…