Independent Obituaries: April 5, 2023
The following obituaries appeared in the April 5, 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. Truusje Schenkelaars Schell was born on…
Kleins leave fond memories and cherished relationships
After serving as Principal at Etna Elementary school for 10 years, Keith Klein is leaving Star Valley. His resignation was accepted by the School Board of Lincoln County School District No. 2 in the School Board Meeting on March 8,…
Star Valley’s Second Annual Youth Hunter Education Challenge sign-ups are open
The Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) is an NRA event, hosted nationwide with state, regional and local events. This year’s local event will be held on June 16 and 17 in Grover Park (Bear Trap Gulch). Organizer Hanna Buxman shared…
Governor calls special meeting on effects of winter on wildlife
An extended winter, complete with deep snow and frigid temperatures continue to take a toll on Wyoming’s big game populations. The problem brought Gov. Mark Gordon, the director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and members of the Wyoming Game…
2023 Teen Vocalist contestants announced
Competition will included mini concert from Bar J Wrangler Fiddler Nine teenage singers from Star Valley have been selected to compete for a single $1,000 prize in this year’s Teen Vocalist competition. A selection committee picked the contestants from a…
Town Hall Meeting with U.S. Rep. Hagamen postponed due to winter weather
A Town Hall meeting scheduled to be held in Cokeville with U.S Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) has been postponed due to winter weather and road closures. Hageman’s D.C. office released a notice, saying that due to severe weather conditions, the…
FBI releases statement regarding fake shooting reports that locked down several Wyoming schools
The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a statement Monday after several schools in Wyoming went into lockdown following fake reports of an active shooter. Both Star Valley and Cokeville High School’s were among those that received the fake reports. Schools…
April storm blasts Wyoming
Another round of snow is blasting Wyoming Monday and Tuesday, adding to an already record winter, closing multiple roads and adding to the spring flooding concerns. Over one foot of snow fell in Star Valley and surrounding areas Monday night….
Emergency Management updates residents on spring flooding potential
The following is a press release from Lincoln County Emergency Management Lincoln County Emergency Management is encouraging county residents to prepare for the potential of minor flooding throughout the county as snowmelt begins. Below-average temperatures have delayed snowmelt, leading to…
LCSD2 lockdowns connected to statewide bogus reports of active shooter
Monday’s lockdown of both Star Valley and Cokeville High Schools in LCSD No. 2 were part of a series of fake calls to dispatch centers around the state claiming that an active shooter was in the local school. In a…