Star Valley Chamber featuring Rob Hill for January Lunch & Learn
The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to welcome Mr. Rob Hill from the University of Wyoming for its January Lunch & Learn. Professor Hill is in UW’s School of Teacher Education and is the Everett D. and Elizabeth M….
Some Afton residents may see an increase in water fees
The Afton Town Council met in their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 with many items on the agenda. One item regarding the utilities department has the potential to affect several hundred town residents in regards to their…
Jake Rich named new Star Valley Middle School Principal
The Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 14. One item of personnel approvals during that meeting was the reading of Jake Rich as the new principal of Star Valley…
Independent Obituaries: January 21, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the January 21, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Anthony Galloway Anthony Joaquin Galloway was born New Year’s Eve, 1994 in…
Two Star Valley Residents Dead in Freedom Murder/Suicide
According to information provided by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), two Star Valley residents are dead after an 8:00 a.m. shooting in which a man shot his wife and then shot himself. The incident took place on the Idaho…
Judges needed for weekend tournament
Without volunteers to judge, the students cannot conduct their practiced Speech and Debate performances. This is where the community is asked to get involved. Whether you are a seasoned professional or know very little about Speech and Debate, Head Coach…
SVHS Wrestling teams sweep Pinedale Triangular
The Star Valley High School wrestling teams were on the road in Pinedale on Tuesday night where they competed in a three-team triangular on the Wrangler mats. The Lady Braves defeated Pinedale 54-26 and then defeated Rock Springs 63-18. The…
Bonneville and Lincoln County officials respond to Freedom area
According to information from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are currently investigating an incident on Jackknife Rd. across the border of Freedom in Bonneville County. Deputies were called to the area just after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning after receiving…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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SVI Radio Interview: John Koehler, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
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