Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest event to happen Thursday September 2nd
The Rotary Club of Star Valley is having its Oktoberfest event on Thursday with doors opening at 5 PM in the Barn at Star Valley Ranch RV Park. President of the organization, Amy Moon, says it will be serving from…
South Lincoln Medical Center has new CEO in Dave Ryerse
It has been a few weeks since he officially got introduced, but South Lincoln Medical Center has a new CEO in Dave Ryerse. He says he grew up in a bigger area and always knew he wanted to do something…
Alpine Fire Department joined by Thayne and Afton on Saturday fire
Star Valley’s Fire Departments came together just after noon on Saturday, Aug. 28 to battle a structure fire on Old Alpine Road. Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt said the Alpine Fire Department, dispatched at 12:09 p.m., requested mutual aid from…
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…
Motorcyclist dies after crash with pickup pulling horse trailer
The following story by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SODA SPRINGS — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving a pickup truck and horse trailer in Soda Springs on Friday. The crash occurred at around 10:30 a.m….
Building a tradition of high school sports coverage
In 2014, the Star Valley Independent was expanding into a new path of multi-media coverage. Along with the addition of internet and traditional am/fm radio also came something brand new to the valley. Video coverage of high school sports. Like…
Mounted Shooting Competition returns to Star Valley this weekend
◆ Event is free to the public Friday and Saturday at the LC Fairgrounds. The Wyoming Desperados Mounted Shooting Club’s annual Star Valley Shootout is this weekend at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Competition is scheduled for Friday and Saturday with…
Star Valley teams run at the Madison Dash
Utilizing a two-mile course rather than the traditional 5K (3.1 miles), the Madison Dash opened up the season for not just a lot of students in 2021, but for a lot of runners who are a bit green on experience….
Volleyball team taking three squads to Cokeville
◆ Annual tournament will begin at 8 am on Friday at CHS. A new coaching staff is blending with a solid returning core of players for the SVHS Volleyball team as new Head Coach, Brian Toomer, will take his new…
LCSD No. 2 Education Calendar
◆ Back-to-School is here! Three days down, 157 more to go! Students and staff in Lincoln County School District No. 2 returned to school Monday, August 23 and are settling into a quiet fall schedule. Star Valley schools will not…