KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Johnny Went Down To Hell” by Thomas Mac
A sequel to an iconic Charlie Daniels song is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “Johnny Went Down To Hell” by Thomas Mac was released November 18. If voted to be kept the song will…
Annual coloring book competition returns to Star Valley
Edwards Law Office is set to host its seventh annual Christmas Coloring Book Competition, eagerly anticipated by families in the area. During a Weekday Wake-up interview, Jack Edwards of Edwards Law Office shared details about this beloved community event that…
Free Thanksgiving Dinner is open to all
This year brings with it many new challenges for people nationally as well as locally, causing a greater need for service and giving this Thanksgiving. With that spirit of Thanksgiving, Swift Creek High School is offering a free Thanksgiving dinner…
LCSD#2 School Board Meeting Notes
The LCSD #2 Board of Trustees met in their regular meeting on November 12, 2025. While the school calendar direction was the primary item on the list, there were many things that were touched on with the following report. RELATED:…
Urgent call for volunteers and staff at The Turning Point shelter
The Turning Point Shelter is grappling with critical staffing shortages, which have resulted in its underutilization. While the organization is unable to reveal specific circumstances due to confidentiality, there is an immediate need for volunteers to help with daily operations….
WYDOT reminds drivers to be mindful of updated Etna crosswalk
The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers of the new school crossing location in Etna and encourage drivers to take note, slow down and obey all signs and speed limits. Wyoming Department of Transportation, in collaboration with…
Alpine brings second reading on Utility Rate Ordinance
The Town of Alpine is moving a Utility Rates Ordinance, Utility Procedure Ordinance and Capacity Fee Ordinance through the town council process in November. Why Rates Are Proposed to Increase From 2023–2024, the Town contracted the Midwest Assistance Program…
Independent Obituaries: November 19, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the November 19, 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. Jim Cress James Richard Cress,…
Find gifting success at the Holiday Craft Bazaar
Star Valley’s annual Holiday Craft Bazaar is open for shoppers Saturday, November 22 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local folks in need of support throughout the coming year….
SV Ranch celebrates 20 years
The Town of Star Valley Ranch is celebrating 20 years as an incorporated community in Wyoming. “We’re still the youngest town in Wyoming being the 99th town, but there’s been a lot that’s been accomplished the last 20 years and…