Braves begin ’25 campaign hungry despite three-peat
To quote an old country adage, the hay is in the barn. Which in this case means it’s time for fall sports and a new football season to begin. This Friday evening the Braves will try and extend their 21-game…
Football family encouraged to contribute to Choma scholarship
CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO THE KIMBERLY CHOMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOFUNDME LINK – This summer was a difficult one in terms of tragedy for Star Valley residents and sports fans as an accident claimed the life of 21-year…
Independent Obituaries: August 27, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 27, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Michel Call Michel L Call, age…
Thayne Town Council Recap
The Thayne Town Council Meeting was held on August 20, 2025, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted the agenda for the current meeting without opposition. During…
Willow Creek Fire now 4,356 acres at 17% containment for Thursday
The Willow Creek Fire is coming up on a full week of burning in southwest of Smoot, Wyoming. The fire was first reported on Friday, August 22 approximately four miles southwest of Smoot. The latest update from officials are estimating…
LCSD #2 responds to the wildfire
With the south end of the Star Valley community experiencing evacuation orders over the weekend due to the presence of the Willow Creek Fire currently active over the Salt River Pass on the south end of Star Valley, Lincoln…
Star Valley Health Auxiliary makes multiple donations
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Star Valley Health (SVH) Auxiliary recently donated $7,300 to help create a temporary helipad for the Emergency Room in Alpine. This critical addition will enhance patient care and accessibility, particularly during…
Evacuations from Willow Creek Fire: Lancasters share evacuation story
What started as a pencil-thin column of smoke this past Friday turned into something that most Star Valley residents had not seen up close until Saturday. A blazing inferno that closed the road and began to put property at risk…
Arrest made in Alpine hit and run
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has taken a man into custody who is believed to have been the driver in a hit and run incident that occurred in Alpine on Sunday, August 3. Sheriff Shane Johnson confirmed that Aaron Call,…
Willow Creek Fire still at 12% containment on Wednesday
Fire crews continue to battle the Willow Creek Fire located four miles southwest of Smoot, Wyoming as the blaze enters its sixth day. As of the latest update, the fire is now estimated to be 4,355.9 acres which is virtually…