Treasurer reviews property tax distribution in county
Lincoln County Treasurer Jerry Greenfield had a warning for those charged with overseeing the money coming from property taxes and then used to support various districts. He emphasized care needs to be used in expending those funds. Greenfield was the…
Independent Obituaries: February 7, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the February 7, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Robby Hillstead Robby Skip Hillstead was born on March…
Property tax relief at the forefront of the 2024 Wyoming Legislature budget session
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Addressing rising property tax bills was solidified as a state legislative priority on Wednesday. Four members of the Teton County delegation heard from local officials and community…
Learning Collaborative launches second round of pilot programs
CHEYENNE – Wyoming’s Future of Learning collaborative is accepting applications from school districts for the second round of a pilot project to reimagine K-12 education through competency based learning. This opportunity will expand the reach of the initial RIDE pilot…
Governor Gordon Announces Roadmap to Improve Mental Health Care in Wyoming
• Priorities will build and expand on existing efforts CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced the launch of an initiative to address Wyoming’s ongoing mental health crisis. The Governor’s “Mental Health Roadmap” takes steps to advancing systemic behavioral health…
Proposed River Recreation Fees Reopened for Comment on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Bridger-Teton National Forest proposed a new fee program to fund much needed resources and failing infrastructure in the Snake River Canyon during the summer of 2023 and received substantial public interest and valuable input. The Forest has reviewed…
Shanon Wendricks brings Wild Stitch to Alpine
• Experience includes clothing with a specialty in bridal work. With 10 years of experience in Green Bay Wisconsin, Shanon Wendricks brought her business Wild Stitch to Alpine recently and offers a wide variety of sewing and alteration services to…
Star Valley Health offering mental health services to the community
• Westover hopes to break the stigma around mental health. Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) Kristle Westover with Star Valley Health joined SVI to discuss some of the mental health services they offer to the community. She has been with…
2024 Pedigree® Stage Stop Race returns to Alpine this weekend
• Fifteen mushers and their dogs will race 30 miles up the Greys River. Pedigree’s annual Stage Stop Sled Dog Race is coming to Alpine, Friday, February 2. Fifteen professional mushers and their dog teams will launch the sixth stage…
Small businesses affected by new Corporate Transparency Act
• New businesses have 90 days; existing have until December 31. Heath Hirschi, an attorney with 18 years of experience who recently joined the Law Offices of Luthi and Voyles, stopped by SVI Media as part of the Weekday Wakeup…