**Canceled** Amber Alert issued for White 2009 Dodge Caravan
***Update*** The children have been found safe in Texas and the Amber Alert has been canceled An Amber Alert has been issued for a White, 2009 Dodge Caravan with Wyoming plate 16-9068. There is believed to be a four-year old…
LDS Church announces Montpelier Temple
The small rural pioneer community of Montpelier, Idaho nestled in the quiet Bear Lake valley received news that the town would be the site of a new temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The announcement came…
Sage grouse farming flies forward, hoping to dodge a crash
By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com POWELL — Owls were to blame for the sage grouse carcasses that littered the grassy flight pen floors some mornings. At night the birds of prey would perch atop the pens. With an innate fear of raptors,…
Man turns himself in after police ask public for tips on elk statue damage
JACKSON (WNE) — A man suspected of damaging a bronze elk statue in front of a Jackson bar has turned himself in, according to Jackson police. The Jackson Police Department reported receiving numerous tips from the community after releasing photos…
WSGS Launches Web Map Showcasing Roadside Geology to see when Traveling to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. The unique geology found inside the park is a big attraction, bringing millions of tourists to Wyoming every year. However, the Cowboy State has plenty of other fascinating geology to see…
Prescribed Fire Planned for Star Valley Front Veg Project
The following is a news release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to implement a 99-acre prescribed fire unit of the Star Valley Front Vegetation Project. This unit3 is…
Drought conditions remain heading into Spring
◆ March snowfall does little to help outlook in Star Valley and Wyoming. Despite a few late season snow storms, Star Valley and most of Wyoming remain in severe drought conditions. Instead, the long term dry spell has kept, and…
Wyoming Game and Fish Commission elects Roberts
◆ Cody meeting approves budgets, crossings in Kemmerer area reviewed. By Sara DiRienzo WGFD The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met this week in Cody for its March meeting. The Commission elected Ken Roberts, representing District #3 — Uinta, Lincoln,…
Community Events: April 1-6
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Friday, April 1 Free child developmental screening at the LUCDA Afton office. 8:30-2:00. Visit LUCDA.org for details. 4th Annual Spring Craft Show at the Thayne Community Center. Friday from 4-7 and again Saturday from…
County designates board positions
The Lincoln County Commission addressed board appointments at their March meeting. Brandon Taylor was appointed to the Lincoln County Fairboard. His term expires Dec. 31, 2026. JC Call was appointed to the Lincoln County Predator Management District with the term…