Small fire reported east of Alpine near Snake River Canyon
Smoke from a small wildfire burning east of Alpine may be visible to drivers in the Snake River Canyon. The Bradley Mountain Fire was reported Saturday afternoon, September 20. Resources were sent to fight the fire. As of Sunday morning…
Kick It or Keep It: “Find It Where I Can” by Sunny Sweeney
A song released one month ago by country artists Sunny Sweeney is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Find It Where I Can” will be added to The Spur’s playlist….
Crews will be working on Hoback Junction Bridge
HOBACK JUNCTION, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Reiman Corp. will be working on the Hoback Junction arch bridge next week to repair to the expansion device in order to extend the life of the…
Braves defense collects 5 interceptions in 42-8 win over Soda Springs
For a weekend that was originally supposed to have Teton High School in Afton, things evolved into a pair of road locations before ultimately being played out on Friday night in Soda Springs, Idaho in a 42-8 Star Valley win. …
Thayne officials host ribbon cutting ceremony for mural
In the heart of Star Valley rests the quiet town of Thayne – a place where the locals have penned a history of agriculture, industry and excellence, and where visitors find welcoming smiles and meaningful experiences. Thayne’s elected officials…
Star Valley Plein Air Show and Sale to open Friday
The 2025 Plein Air Art Show and Sale opens Friday, September 19 in the Western Skies Fine Art Gallery at 912 Washington Street in Afton from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Continuing Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the…
LCSD#2 student test scores are up
Recently posted results for the 2024-2025 Wyoming state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science reveal that Lincoln County School District #2 students have markedly exceeded state average scores and demonstrated significant year-over-year growth. WYTOPP assessments are administered each…
(Video) – Star Valley Volleyball hosts Jackson
After playing their first 15 matches of the season away from home, the Star Valley Lady Braves will play a pair of home matches this week beginning on Thursday night against rival Jackson. Join Brandy Taylor and Patience Jenkins as…
Addressing the urgent need for Foster Care in Star Valley
Foster care plays a critical role in the well-being of children who are unable to remain in their biological homes due to various circumstances. Kelsey Rammel, the foster care coordinator for the Star Valley area with the Wyoming Department…
Independent Obituaries: September 17, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 17, 2025 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. Ione Helm Ione Parsons Helm…