575 boxes for Operation Christmas Child being sent from Star Valley
Star Valley donations increase by over 100 boxes in 2021. Zeb and Stacy Anschuetz have seen some amazing acts of charity this year, including the donations of boxes toward Operation Chirstmas Child (OCC). Last year was the Anschuetz’s first year…
Area firehouses seeking next generation of firemen
With some members of the Thayne Volunteer Fire Department starting to retire, Co-Assistant Fire Chiefs, Tedd Jenkins and Paul Petersen joined the SVI Radio Weekday Wake Up program do discuss the need for replacements in the coming year. “This is…
Majority of Kemmerer/Diamondville residents believe Nuclear power is safe and will benefit community
The majority of residents living in Kemmerer and Diamondville believe that TerraPower’s Natrium Nuclear Power Plant will be safe and a benefit to the community, according to survey results conducted by both communities. The survey was sent to residents with…
Kemmerer City Administrator believes nuclear plant will bring a stable and prosperous future
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says he is “ecstatic” about the recent announcement for the nuclear power plant and believes it will bring a stable and prosperous future for the area. He says the nuclear plant has a 60 year…
Thayne Fire Department responds to Ranch blaze
The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in Star Valley Ranch Friday, December 10. Fire Chief Toby Merritt told SVI News that the call came in at around 10:00 p.m. for a home on fire at…
WYDOT hosts two virtual meetings on Snake River Bridge Project
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be hosting two virtual public meetings on the Snake River Bridge Replacement Project today, Dec. 9, 2021, and then again on Jan. 6, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a…
LCSD No. 2 invites public comment on grant spending through two surveys
◆ How should LCSD No. 2 spend ESSER III funds? Lincoln County School District No. 2 is seeking input regarding utilization of funds that the district is receiving from the Wyoming Department of Education through the American CARES Act. School…
Recent snowfall welcome following warm November
◆ Average precipitation in November, but above average temperatures hurts snowpack. Snowfall this week is a welcomed sight after an average November in Star Valley did little to build snowpack thanks to above average temperatures. Following a dry winter last…
Thayne Volunteer Fire Chief gives tips for winter fire safety
◆ Consider hazards of dry trees, heaters and soot build-up in chimneys. Thayne Volunteer Fire Chief Toby Merritt says there are many things people should consider to keep their house safe from fire and how to best help emergency services….
Community Events: December 10-19
© Copyright Star Valley Independent • Friday, December 10 Cowpokes for Christmas, featuring Brenn Hill and Cowboy Poet Andy Nelson (from the Clear Out West Radio Show heard Saturday morning’s on The Spur). 7:00 pm at the Afton Ford Theatre….