Independent Obituaries: December 6, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the December 6, 2023 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. Garth Turner Garth H. Turner, passed away on November 30,…
Teton County police report increase in reports of fraudulent calls
By Kate Ready Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — For the third year in a row, law enforcement saw an increase in fraud calls from Jackson Hole residents. Since Jan. 1, Teton County dispatch has received 199…
WYDOT receives $24.3 million federal grant for Kemmerer wildlife crossing project
CHEYENNE – In a victory for transportation safety and wildlife, the Wyoming Department of Transportation will receive a $24.3 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to complete a wildlife crossing project south of Kemmerer. The grant will…
Afton chimney fire prompts reminder to clean chimneys
The Afton Volunteer Fire Department is reminding residents to have their chimneys cleaned as we head into the winter season. The reminder was prompted after the fire department was dispatched to a report of a chimney fire on Jackson St….
Independent Notes: Into Israel
• Interview on svinews.com with Mitchell Schwab and my three trips into Israel. This week we have an interview on SVInews.com as it pertains to all thats happening in and around Israel. Star Valley attorney Mitchell Schwab shared his…
(Video) – Bear Lake Boys Basketball hosting Rich County
The nightcap for a full week of basketball has the Bears hosting Rich County with a time of 7:30 p.m.. Join the SVI-4 Crew as they bring you the game both here and via traditional radio on The Wave in…
Alpine Thanksgiving dinner welcomes 223 for meals
Top of the Rockies in Alpine served up 223 Thanksgiving meals at the 2023 annual dinner at the Donn Wooden Civic Center, Nov. 23. The count included both dinners served at the center and delivered in the Alpine area with…
First significant snowstorm of season expected this weekend in Star Valley
December is expected to come pouncing into Star Valley this weekend with the first significant snowstorm of the winter. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the valley from 11:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:00 a.m. Monday….
Yellowstone is the classroom for the Cokeville sixth grade
• Studies include all aspects of the iconic national park. By Jan Moody SVI Media “We’re on our way to Yellowstone” was the cry of Mr. Hatch’s Sixth Grade Class on Monday, November 6. This trip has been a…
Amber Alert issued for missing baby from Victor abducted by homicide suspect
The following story is courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – VICTOR — A woman is dead and an Amber Alert has been issued for a baby boy “believed to be in imminent danger” who was abducted…