Volleyball hosts Jackson and Riverton this week
The Lady Braves volleyball team had a pair of five-set thrillers on their schedule last week where they unfortunately came out on the short end of those contests in a pair of losses. Last Wednesday, the ladies fell to…
Area Driver Services closed through Thursday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is announcing a scheduled temporary closure of the Driver Services locations in Jackson and Thayne to train employees on the agency’s new MAX and oneWYO software systems. Both the Jackson and Thayne offices closed early…
Eight school districts file legal brief amid lawsuit with state
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Eight Wyoming school districts have submitted a 103-page brief to the Wyoming Supreme Court, defending a February district court ruling that declared the state’s public education…
SVI Radio Interview: Kelsi Remmell, local Foster Care needs
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Ray Shaw: The artist behind the Colter’s Lodge mural
In the heart of Afton, Wyoming, Colter’s Lodge stands as a testament to local history and culture, adorned with a mural that has captured the essence of the region for nearly four decades. The original artist, Ray Shaw, is not…
Night at the Ballpark brings back community softball tradition
Neighbors, friends, and families are gearing up for the first Night at the Ballpark, a community softball tournament happening Saturday, September 13, at Grover Community Park, 275 Main Street. Event organizer Mitchell Wolfley said the idea for the event…
Star Valley Golf teams qualify for State
The Star Valley Golf teams both qualified for the Wyoming 4A State tournament in Cheyenne next week as they placed in the top four of the 4A West Regional Qualifier at the Purple Sage Golf Course in Evanston. Daltyn DeCora,…
College and Career Readiness program available in Afton
College and Career Readiness programming is now available to individuals who seek a high school equivalency certificate or support with improving their English communication. Programming and classes are available through the center located at 247 Washington Street in Afton…
Independent Obituaries: September 10, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 10, 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. Adam Schneider Adam John Schneider,…
Star Valley Plein Air artists gather next week
Artists of all ages and skill levels from throughout the region are gathering in Star Valley next week, September 13-20, for the Star Valley Arts Council’s annual Plein Air event. Participants spend the week rendering images of outdoor scenes…