Cedar Creek and Aspen Hills invite locals to play
◆ Discounted rates now in effect for valley residents. The Star Valley area is fortunate to have many options when it comes to golf. Two of the top options exist at Star Valley Ranch where the Association runs both the…
Updated search engine locates Wyoming history at a click
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Wyoming State Libraries Digital Suite Collections underwent a seven-month process to create an easier way to navigate through collections on Wyoming, from federal documents to the places, inventors and business owners that make up the state’s…
Star Valley High School seeks new Boys Basketball Head Coach
◆ Mitchell Schwab resigns, opening the Head Coach position. The Star Valley High School boys basketball program is seeking a new head coach after the resignation of Mitchell Schwab was accepted last week. Schwab was an assistant to Coach Paul…
TEXT-IN TOPIC: Is it time for a stoplight?
During SVI Radio’s Weekday Wakeup morning show on Thursday, June 15 Duke & Dahl asked listeners if they felt it was time for a stoplight in Afton or other communities in Star Valley. The discussion comes up almost every summer…
Lincoln County connection helps lead South to victory
◆ Coach McKay Young, Ballard Johnson and Tyrel Clove part of staff. Coach McKay Young and the Star Valley connection were on display for much of the 50th year of the Wyoming Shrine Bowl. That was evident from the first…
Lucky’s Place annual fundraiser dinner happens this weekend
◆ Enjoy a meal and live music all for the animals. The folks at Lucky’s Place, the shelter which is home to the Animal Humane Association of Star Valley, are hosting their 15th Annual BBQ fundraiser dinner on Saturday, June…
Independent Obituaries: June 14, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the June 14, 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. Lynn Wollenzien Chadwick completed his mortal…
LVE Board member wins prestigious NPPA award
Lower Valley Energy board of directors member Fred Brog has won the John M. George Public Service Award from the Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA). LVE says this is one of the region’s most prestigious awards and is given to…
Investigation into stolen ammo completed
◆ Sheriff’s Office still looking for victims in theft case. Felony theft charges have been filed against a Star Valley man following an investigation into stolen ammunition and various other items. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the investigation into…
Semi truck leaves the road after head-on with pickup
***UPDATE*** More than 12 hours later, crews are still working to clear the semi-truck that left the roadway on Tuesday at approximately 5:30 at mile post 131 in the Snake River Canyon. The structure of the trailer has collapsed, making…