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Partial Fire Restrictions begin on July 1

Western WY, June28, 2021—Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect for Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and National Elk Refuge beginning 12:01 a.m. Thursday July 1, 2021. Stage 1 fire restrictions apply primarily to campfires and smoking….

Miss Wyoming Teen winner from Kemmerer, Teryn Thatcher, shares journey into competition

Last week Teryn Thatcher from Kemmerer won the Miss Wyoming Teen competition and she shares her journey of hard work in earning the crown. She says the event actually should have happened last September, but it was delayed due to…

Star Valley Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo to take place July 3

The Star Valley Search and Rescue Ranch Rodeo will take place Saturday July 3rd at 7 PM at the Lincoln County Fair Main Arena to help raise funds for the group. Commander of Star Valley Search & Rescue Corey Hepworth…

Buy a Super Tag ticket in June for chance at goHUNT prize package

◆ Each Super Tag ticket purchased in June is a chance to win a stellar prize package. June is a big month for Wyoming hunters — it’s when big game enthusiasts find out if they drew their sought-after licenses. But…

SVI Coming Events: June 24-27

© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Thursday, June 24 Community Barn Dance at Canyon View Park in Afton, hosted by Elevate Hypnotherapy Services. 6:30-8:30 p.m, the entire community is invited. Giveaways, dance instruction, songs for children, couples and groups to…

James Wright in concert at the Kodiak on Saturday, June 26

◆ Free concert, bring a lawn chair, Bear Pit BBQ on site. Starts at 7. James F. Wright is returning to the Kodiak Mountain Resort Saturday, June 26, at 7 p.m. There is no charge. Wright, an acoustic musician has…

Skinner: ‘Be bigger than your past, be bigger than your story.’

Editor’s Note: Retiring Swift Creek High School Secretary Julie Skinner was the featured speaker at the 2021 Swift Creek Graduation. The following is her address to the group she affectionately called, her “Creekers.” Greetings to the class of 2021 Bulldogs…

Harold P. Stewart Trailhead dedicated at Star Valley Ranch

  The Town of Star Valley Ranch dedicated the new Harold P. Stewart Cedar Creek Trailhead June 15, 2021. Stewart is credited for creating Star Valley Ranch, which has grown from a summer home area in the early stages to…

Photo Gallery: A Day in the Life of Star Valley- 2021

SVI asked readers and listeners to contribute to the annual Day in the Life Photo Contest and submit images that they felt represented a day in the area.  Here are some of those contributions for 2021.

Fire Danger Has Increased to Very High

The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western Wyo., June 23, 2021—The fire danger rating has been elevated to very high for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. Conditions in…