Afton FD and EMS respond to accident in Osmond
The Afton Volunteer Fire Department and Star Valley EMS responded to an accident on Highway 241 in the Osmond area on Thursday morning at just after 8 a.m. No injuries have been reported but airbags were deployed so emergency crews…
The Best Exercises for Older Adults
We know that getting older can be tough. You don’t feel as spry as you used to, and your body has probably picked up a few new fun quirks that make it difficult to perform certain physical movements and tasks….
Wednesday avalanche claims life of snowmobiler from Michigan
An avalanche in the Greys River claimed the life of a 56-year-old man from Ironwood, Michigan Wednesday. The slide occurred in the Squaw Creek Drainage of the Salt River Range. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says that Star Valley Search…
Health Department warns against vaccine scams
CASPER (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Health is asking residents to be vigilant about scammers promising expedited access to a COVID-19 vaccine in exchange for personal information over the phone. “We are hearing about unexpected calls going to residents…
WYDOT reminds drivers to be cautious around snowplows following rollover
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to use caution around snowplows after one rolled on I-80 near Walcott Junction on Friday, February 12. WYDOT provided very few details on the incident, only saying that the snowplow was involved…
Wrestlers prep for post-season push
◆ 3A West Regionals are in Green River this Friday. Less than two weeks remain for the 2020-21 Wrestling season as the Star Valley Braves get ready for the 3A West Regionals this Friday, slated to begin at 12 noon…
Afton Hill Climb known as favorite among racers
◆ Sledders of all levels to compete February 19-21. That winter day in 1996 is still a blur in his memory. Riding a black, green and purple Arctic Cat ZRT 600, 20-year-old Dirk Hillyard made it to the top of…
Lincoln County resolutions approved by Wyoming GOP
◆ Resolutions, 2022 elections, Federation of Republican women, part of February report. Five resolutions approved by the Lincoln County Republican Party Central Committee at their Jan. 23, meeting in Afton went on to gain full support of the Wyoming Republican…
CORRECTION: Independent Public Notices – February 17, 2021
Due to an error beyond our control at the printing press facilities, the February 17, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent had duplicate pages printed with other pages not being included as part of the newspaper. Those missing pages…
911 calls arrive at dispatch centers in other areas
Recently a 911 call from Alpine ended up at the dispatch center in St Anthony, Idaho. It certainly caused some concern locally about how 911 calls are being routed in Lincoln County. Lincoln County Homeland Security Coordinator, Jay Hokanson spoke…