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…
Valley rally: Braves win 22-21 on Utah road trip
The Braves erased a 14-point deficit to rally and defeat Summit Academy 22-21 on the road to begin the 2021 football season. Opportunities was the primary word being thrown around the sideline and the locker room after the first half….
New sentence handed down for woman in 2018 death
SUNDANCE (WNE) — Marty Smith has been sentenced for a second time on charges that she was criminally involved in the death of local man Doug Haar in 2018. The remainder of her sentence will be suspended pending successful completion…
Active coronavirus cases rise by 21; Lincoln County with 121 active cases
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 21 on Friday to total 3,434. The Wyoming Department of Health’s regular coronavirus update showed the state received 367 reports of new laboratory-confirmed cases on Friday, along with 105 new…
Photo Gallery: 2021 Lincoln County Fair Horse Pulls
The American West was built with horses and their strength and intelligence was on display on Tuesday night August 10 as teams competed in the annual Horse Pulls. (SVI Photos by Dan Dockstader)–
Road Maintenance Planned for Bridger-Teton National Forest
The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Afton, Wyo., June 21, 2021—As soon as the snow melts and surfaces begin to dry out, the Bridger-Teton National Forest begins grading several roads on National Forest System lands…
Contestants Selected For Teen Vocalist
◆ Nine Youth Singers from Around Lincoln County to Compete for $1,000 The contestants have been selected for Teen Vocalist: Presented by Randy Thompson State Farm Insurance after a competitive audition process. A record number of auditions were submitted, with…
Nourishing kids throughout the school day is her greatest joy
◆ Jeri Luthi is retiring after 35 years in food service with LCSD No. 2. For 35 years, Jeri Luthi has been serving the students of Lincoln County School District No. 2. Initially, she worked with the kitchen and custodial…
Rep. Scott Heiner Reports on Legislative Session
The following is a release from Wyoming State Representative Scott Heiner (R-HD18) We have finished up the virtual portion of the 66th Legislature Session and I am looking forward to meeting in person with other Legislators in March. I want…
Star Valley Health partners with DAISY Award
◆ Program recognizes outstanding nurses. A critical access hospital like Star Valley Health Medical Center doesn’t have a lot of extra resources – especially during a pandemic. But compassion is a known quantity. Where else might you find off-duty nurses…