No injuries reported in two-vehicle collision in Alpine
According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), a two vehicle collision took place at the Alpine junction on Monday morning with no injuries reported. The accident involved a 2020 Nissan Frontier pickup and a mid-80s Ford 2500…
SVI Radio Interview: LCSD#2 Superintendent Matt Erickson and Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson
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SVI Radio Interview: Lxi Weber, Star Valley Arts Council
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Independent Notes: Production opportunities have changed. Will local government and businesses respond?
On Tuesday morning, I sat in the historic Johnson County Courthouse in Buffalo for a Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee. The meeting followed another long night-run across this great state. This time, the news was good — at least…
Local music festival returns: Reggae in the Rockies set for September
Gray Bear Productions, founded by local Alpine couple Dave and Becka Walters, is gearing up for the eagerly awaited “Reggae in the Rockies” festival on September 5 and 6 at the Alpine 4-H Ranch. This annual event, which first launched…
Wyoming Game and Fish Monthly Update
Angi Bruce, director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, shared insights into the agency’s latest initiatives and challenges last week on the Weekday Wake-up. Speaking from the scenic Snowy Range and Cerro Madres, Bruce expressed her enthusiasm for the…
Fall practice begins Monday
With the exception of golf which gets underway this week, the Star Valley High School (SVHS) sports programs will officially begin their 2025 campaigns with football, volleyball and cross-country starting new chapters for their programs. Here’s a look at…
Devin Simpson Appointed to Fred Brog’s Open District 2 LVE Board Seat
The following is a press release from Lower Valley Energy. More details will be provided in the August 20 edition of the Star Valley Independent. The Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Devin…
PRCA Rodeo pays out over $87,000
Three days of PRCA Rodeo came to a close over the weekend as the Lincoln County Fair wrapped up their 2025 schedule. A giant purse of $87,153 was disbursed among cowboys and cowgirls who came from far and wide to…