The following is a press release from the Alpine Education Foundation
Senators consider deal to fund Homeland Security but not ICE enforcement as airport lines snarl
March 24, 2026
By LISA MASCARO and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are discussing a proposal to end the Homeland Security budget stalemate by funding much of the department, including the Transportation Security Administration airport workers going without pay, but... Read More
Lawmakers weighed Wyoming Health Department budget cuts. They never came.
March 24, 2026
• Lawmakers fully fund the agency — and then some. But health care advocates say the status quo still comes up short. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com After the Wyoming Freedom Caucus told voters last year it aimed to... Read More
Vote on designs for Alpine mural and commemorative coin designs
March 23, 2026
The Town of Alpine has opened community voting for two projects connected to the United States 250th Anniversary (Semiquincentennial) initiative. Residents are asked to help select the design for a mural installation along the Lower Valley Energy substation fence and... Read More
Work underway on Kemmerer South Wildlife crossings project
March 23, 2026
The following is a press release from the Wyoming Department of Transportation The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be ramping up construction on the Kemmerer South wildlife crossings project beginning this week on a 30-mile stretch of US 189... Read More
Kemmerer Reservoir lowered due to structural concerns
March 23, 2026
The Kemmerer-Diamondville Joint Powers Board began lowering water levels at Kemmerer Reservoir on Monday, March 23 due to structural concerns with the spillway and in preparation for spring runoff. “Residents are strongly warned to stay off the the reservoir ice,”... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly
March 23, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Cheyenne Stewart, G&F Season Setting Meetings
March 23, 2026
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US won't strike Iran's power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait
March 23, 2026
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would... Read More
Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport
March 23, 2026
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York’s LaGuardia... Read More
Lincoln County Library Book Review: "The Great Alone"
March 22, 2026
By Michelle Carollo Lincoln County Library The Great Alone follows the Allbright family—Ernt, Cora, and their teenage daughter Leni—as they attempt to rebuild their lives in the wilds of Alaska in the 1970s. Ernt, a Vietnam War veteran and former... Read More
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "Enjoying The USA" by Linda Ryder
March 22, 2026
A song released one week ago by country singer Linda Ryder is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Enjoying The USA” will be added to The Spur’s playlist. Vote to... Read More
Letters to the Editor: March 18, 2026
March 21, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Wyoming Legislature Summary By Scott Heiner, House Majority Floor Leader The Wyoming Legislature adjourned following a 20-day session dealing with the... Read More
Independent Notes: Allow time to develop working relationships and not missing the moment for a kind word.
March 21, 2026
There are those times when we should consider giving something, like a working relationships, a little more time to develop. I find that to be the case with both my occupation and in public service. I found that to be... Read More
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
March 20, 2026
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents... Read More
$43 Million Lost to Scammers in Wyoming in 2024
March 20, 2026
By Elliott Deins Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — In 2024, Wyoming residents lost $43 million to scams, Bank of Commerce and CEO Copper France told Saratoga seniors last week. “You’re not alone,” he said. “Just understand... Read More
FOUR TIMES A CHAMPION
March 20, 2026
Casey, Tel, Kimball and Owen Parry were in the SVI studio on Friday, March 20, as they spoke about Tel winning his fourth state wrestling title to cap off his senior season. Below, find a feature on Tel and the... Read More
Sports Friday Interview: Camryn Mackey and Coach Kade Erickson
March 20, 2026
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Sports Friday Interview: Cooper Lancaster and Coach Matt Shumway
March 20, 2026
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Sports Friday Interview: Casey, Tel, Kimball & Owen Parry
March 20, 2026
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The Most Common Risks for Construction Site Cranes
March 19, 2026
Cranes are common at construction sites, but they present dangers without proper preparation. Learn the most common risks for construction site cranes here. Read More