Jackson Hole wealth skyrockets as state struggles to claim a piece
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The average per-capita income in Teton County soared to $318,297 in 2021, a leap an analyst called a “truly breathtakingly mind-blowing” increase that put the community far above any other county in the U.S….
Independent Obituaries: November 30, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the November 30, 2022 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. Sheila L Erickson returned…
Star Valley Health Board Members Sworn in for Four Year Terms
Four members of the Star Valley Health board of trustees were sworn in November 22 by hospital attorney Dale Cottam. Returning for a four-year term are Mindy Lyman, Cole Helm, and Marlowe Scherbel. Abbie Aullman is new to the board…
START Bus Announces Additional START On-Demand Winter Service
Starting Thursday, December 1, 2022 START Bus will be adding two START On-Demand services to the existing microtransit operations: an East Jackson to Albertson’s pick-up/drop-off point and a South Town pilot program encompassing Melody Ranch, Rafter J and South Park….
Wyoming ranks third as most dangerous state for drivers
As snow begins to pile up along the sides of Wyoming Highways, accidents have cropped up both as a result of too much speed for hazardous road conditions as well as the ways that also affect driving such as doing…
Suspect in Kemmerer Child Homicide being held without bond
A Kemmerer woman is being held without bond following the death of a 5-year-old girl. Lincoln County Attorney Spencer Allred told SVI News that following her initial court appearance on Monday, November 28, the court has decided to hold Cheri…
Star Valley Health EMS anticipates funding gap
Star Valley Health EMS Director Bob Clark says it is seeing funding losses and is set to lose $1.1 million in the budget. He says they are continuously working with legislators and other government officials to see how funding can…
Kemmerer resident arrested and charged with First Degree Murder and Aggravated Child Abuse
A Kemmerer resident has been arrested and charged with Murder in the First Degree and Aggravated Child Abuse following the death of a child. Kemmerer City Police Chief Michael Kahre said at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Friday, November 25, officers…
South Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation (SLCEDC) announces a new Economic Development Liaison
The South Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation (SLCEDC) has announced Stephen P. Allen as having been selected to serve as the SLCEDC Liaison. The SLCEDCs’ purpose is to promote the economic development efforts of South Lincoln County and surrounding areas….
Independent Obituaries: November 23, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the November 23, 2022 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. Lael Lee Hemmert was born…