Notice to Avoid and Report Possible Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Wyoming Waters
CHEYENNE, Wyo – With summer nearly upon us and more people heading to Wyoming’s lakes and reservoirs to recreate, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), Wyoming Livestock Board (WLB), and local, state, and federal…
Star Valley Saturday Street Market starts this week!
Mica Ratzlaff grew up with an informal farmer’s market in Kansas, and wanted to bring that to Star Valley. “When coordinated with care, street and farmer’s markets can cultivate relationships and strengthen the community. In addition, inflation is hurting our…
Lincoln County Peace Officers Foundation Steak Luncheon is this Saturday
◆ Rub shoulders with the area officers, see their vehicles in action, and enjoy good food. On Saturday, June 10, from 12-4 p.m., Alpine Broulims will be hosting its first annual Lincoln County Peace Officers Foundation Steak Luncheon. The event will…
The B-Side Band brings six decades of rock favorites to the Ford this weekend
◆ A surprise guest artist is flying in to perform with the band. Offering rock, classic rock and country favorites from the last six decades, The B-Side Band is scheduled to present their 2023 summer concert Saturday, June 10 at…
Many road and bridge improvements slated for SVR in 2023
Water improvement projects have become an annual tradition in the Town of Star Valley Ranch since about 2007. This year is no different as the town hopes to complete one phase of upgrades just in time to begin the next…
Independent Obituaries: June 7, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the June 7, 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. Saige Elizabeth Mortensen was born September…
Drone Footage: Salt River Flooding
The following is drone footage taken by SVI Media of the narrows area in Star Valley (Highway 9 between Afton and Thayne) on March 31, 2023. The footage shows the flooding that has occurred this year as the river has…
Wyoming sues over feds’ tardiness on grizzly delisting decision
A Gov. Mark Gordon-led petition targeting the U.S. Department of Interior is intended to compel action on the state’s earlier petition. Ultimately, the goal is for Wyoming to gain control over — and hunt — its grizzly bears. By…
‘UW in Your Community’ Event June 15 in Kemmerer
Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Lincoln County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Thursday, June 15, in Kemmerer. The public…
Fluckiger retires after 27 years with LCSD No. 2
◆ Serving since 1996, she has given three decades and worked under six superintendents. After 27 years serving Lincoln County School District No. 2 on the district secretarial staff, Alison Fluckiger is hanging up her hat. Having worked for six…