Bank of Star Valley helping local Angels this Christmas
◆ Deadline for “Adopt an Angel” and “Feed The Angels” is Dec. 15. The Bank of Star Valley is helping locals in need during the Christmas season with the return of two charity programs. One will help stock the shelves…
Lady Braves hope to harness gritty mentality of last year’s finish
◆ SVHS Girls Basketball will begin with tournament play in Riverton next weekend. Last year’s Lady Braves Basketball team was a case study in toughness. They were almost always out-sized on the court and were often times forced to play…
Community Events: December 2-11
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, December 2 Heart of Christmas Show, hosted by the Star Valley Arts Council. 7 p.m. in the SVHS Auditorium. • Friday, December 3 Heart of Christmas Show, hosted by the Star Valley Arts…
The Heart of Christmas takes the SVHS stage this weekend
◆ Ticket proceeds go to support the historic Ford Theatre in Afton. Star Valley’s beloved Christmas tradition, The Heart of Christmas, is once again taking the auditorium stage at Star Valley High School. Organized and directed by local musician Shantay…
Governor Gordon Backs Approval of Tri-State Memorandum of Agreement for Grizzly Bear Management
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon has issued a statement of support for today’s action by the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, which approved a revised tri-state Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding the management and allocation of discretionary mortality of grizzly bears…
WYDOT worker pay at issue
By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Officials at the Wyoming Department of Transportation, which employs close to 2,000 people, say its retention rate is suffering because of lack of adequate pay for employees. WYDOT workers…
Meteorologist: snow is stacking up in the Pacific and headed inland soon
By Penny Nakamura Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — It may seem like the endless summer, which is great for those who like endless hiking and biking, but for skiers and snowboarders the warmest November in Jackson…
Winter Wildlife Closures to Begin on Bridger-Teton
Western Wyo., December 1, 2021– The Bridger-Teton National Forest is stressing the importance of winter wildlife closure areas. December 1, 2021 all the winter closure areas are in effect except areas north of the Gros Ventre Road on the Jackson…
Cokeville preparing for solar power project in 2022
◆ Project will be built on 450 acres of private ground. A solar power project is planned for the Cokeville area, with construction starting in 2022. Lincoln County Commissioner Robert King reported on the SVI Weekday Wake-up program (Swift 98.7…
Size will factor in for Braves Basketball
◆ Team opens up the 2021-22 season against Cheyenne East, Sheridan and Cheyenne South. After back-to-back seasons where the Braves Basketball Team earned the 4A West’s top seed, fans have become accustomed to seeing the Crimson and Gold atop the…