Community Events: April 21-May 7
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, April 21 Agricultural Panel Meeting with the Guiding Star Youth Entrepreneur Program. 7:00 at the Afton Town Hall. Broadcast live on SVI. • Friday, April 22 EARTH DAY Open mic night at the…
Enroll Wyoming offers free health insurance assistance
◆ Families may already qualify for affordable health coverage. Provided by Enroll Wyoming Many people don’t realize they currently qualify for comprehensive and affordable health insurance and could sign up today. Expanded benefits and cheaper costs can be found by…
40 Years of Feats: Ballard Johnson reflects on his time as a track coach
◆ Johnson has seen every record in the book. Literally. With the sustained success the Star Valley Track and Field program has enjoyed over the last two decades, there has been one man who has seen the initial school records,…
Moose population growing
By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — After years of decline, the regional moose population is starting to show a small comeback in numbers, Game and Fish officials reported recently. G&F Wildlife Biologist Bart Kroger said…
Cost of living grows by fastest pace in 40 years
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Price increases driven by the coronavirus pandemic last year brought a state inflation measure to its highest point in four decades. The Wyoming Cost of Living Index is a…
Silver Star exits cellular services in Star Valley
◆ Cell service good through Dec. 30, 2022. Focus will be on broadband. SVI Media/Silver Star Comm. Silver Star announced Tuesday that the company plans to discontinue cellular service in Star Valley effective December 30, 2022. Current cellular customers will…
Light fixture determined cause of fire in downtown Afton
Extensive damage was caused to a portion of a downtown building in Afton Monday morning. The fire was located above Stella’s 467 Doughbox and Roadhouse, located at 467 South Washington St. The Afton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the…
Legislature set to review affordable housing shortage
By Mary Steurer Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — In Jackson, workers camp out in cars and tents. In Cheyenne, hundreds commute from neighboring towns. Meanwhile, Laramie is struggling to attract new businesses, Wyoming Public Media reported last…
Heavy snow stalls Yellowstone opening
JACKSON (WNE) — Crews in Yellowstone National Park are working to clear nearly a foot of snow from the park to allow visitors early season access. “Due to extremely heavy snow received this week,” officials wrote on social media, “the…
Bears With Cubs Are Emerging From Dens in Teton County
Jackson Wyo., April 18, 2022—Grizzly bears with cubs have begun emerging from their dens in Teton County. As bears become active this spring, BearWise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware. Seeing…