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April precipitation boosts runoff potential

Provided by Meteorologist Jack Hales April showers, rain and snow provided a beneficial boost to the runoff that is underway in Western Wyoming. Given the below normal winter snowfall across much of the region, the active storm track that has…

Advance reservations available in February for Yellowstone National Park visitors

Beginning Feb.14, 2022, visitors will be able to make advance reservations for additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park on Recreation.gov. The new system is a direct response to public requests for a reservation system at park campgrounds and prompted a…

Another special session? Legislature sets aside funds just in case

By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com Between the budget, federal stimulus allocation and redistricting, Wyoming lawmakers have their work cut out for them in the upcoming session. Now, half a million dollars set aside in the legislative budget suggests that some are…

LCSD No. 2 Board votes unanimously to maintain a five-area trustee map

Lincoln County School District No. 2 School Board voted unanimously in their November meeting tonight to maintain five districts of trustee representation on the board. The five-area option also includes two at-large seats. A separate districting option to implement a…

Community Events: November 10-29

• Wednesday, November 10 Retirement Party for Silver Star’s Ron McCue. 3-6 p.m. at the Thayne Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to stop by and celebrate Ron’s 32 years with Silver Star. • Thursday, November 11 VETERANS DAY • Saturday,…

Ways the community can help and support their local military members and families

Staff Sergeant Mike Scherbel, recruiter with the Wyoming Army National Guard, sat down with SVI to discuss how the community can support military members and their families as Veterans Day is observed this week. He says one of the best…

Christmas tree permits are available for purchase online

◆ The online purchasing option makes kicking off your holiday experience even easier! Courtesy of National Forest Service Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through recreation.gov until December 31. Details regarding designated cutting areas, dates and height…

Bridger-Teton honors Star Valley Ranch Trails System

◆ B-T supervisor presents award to SV NRB chairman in a live-stream broadcast. The Bridger-Teton National Forest honored Star Valley Ranch and a group of community volunteers who created a trail system under the direction of the town’s Natural Resource…

Coming Events: September 9-15

© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, September 9 Final week of the Star Valley Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. at the Alpine Civic Center. Auditions for the Star Valley Arts Council’s Three Rivers Youth Chorus. Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30…