Day in the Life photo Contest celebrates everyday moments in Star Valley
Life in Star Valley is full of simple moments that speak volumes—whether it’s kids cooling off with a popsicle after the parade, farmers baling hay under a golden sky, or neighbors gathering for a backyard BBQ. These are the…
Addie Vigil Elliott’s journey at the Mrs. Wyoming Pageant
This past weekend, Cody, Wyoming, hosted the annual Mrs. Wyoming pageant, where Addie Vigil Elliott, representing Lincoln County, showcased not only her grace and poise but also her passion for mental health awareness and individuality. Born and raised in Star…
Thayne will create a mural for semiquincentennial
Thayne will be a part of the Wyoming’s Semiquincentennial celebration in the coming year with plans for a large community mural. The artwork will be based on the theme, “Thayne’s Roots: A Tribute to Wyoming’s Heritage.” Working with the Star…
SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson and Josh Peavler, Town of Afton Report
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Star Valley Arts Council hosts second annual Art Auction Fundraiser Saturday
The Star Valley Arts Council (SVAC) is hosting its second annual Art Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, July 5 from 7-9 p.m. at the Donn Wooden Civic Center in Alpine. With 70 pieces of art created by local artists available by…
Independent Obituaries: July 2, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 2, 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. Joyce Balls Joyce Balls was…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Releases Draft Assessment and Seeks Public Review and Comment
The Bridger-Teton National Forest invites the public to review and comment on its draft assessment and potential species of conservation concern, available beginning July 11 at fs.usda.gov/r04/bridger-teton/planning. The draft assessment is the first step in the multi-year process to update…
Officers give advice on dry conditions to start July
Kelly Hoffman Lincoln County Fire Warden and Jay Hokanson, Lincoln County Emergency Management are asking the public to use caution going into the Independence Day holiday. Hoffman warned of the dry conditions. “We had a meeting with BLM officers…
SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Eric Green, Town of Alpine
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Brog re-elected to Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors
Fred Brog, a longtime member of the Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors, has retained his seat on the board following the recent elections held by the co-op. During its annual meeting, LVE announced that Brog won the election for…