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Brian Muir, Administrator for the City of Kemmerer, called into the Weekday Wake-Up on Thursday, October 8 for his monthly report. Muir provided an updated on street and housing projects along with the ongoing construction of TerraPower’s Kemmerer Unit 1.

 

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "In My Soul" by Bob Dominator

October 11, 2026

A song released two weeks ago by Bob Dominator is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If kept, “In My Soul” will be added to the Swift 98 playlist. Since it’s release, the song’s music... Read More

BYU-Idaho unveils new Viking mascot

October 10, 2026

Thor the Viking was unveiled as BYU-Idaho’s mascot during a Spirit Week celebration Friday night. | BYU-Idaho REXBURG — There’s a new face of school spirit at Brigham Young University-Idaho, and he’s carrying some Viking history with him. Thor the... Read More

Juvenile dies, 2 adults rushed to hospital following vehicle fire near Ashton

October 10, 2026

A juvenile died and two adults were rushed to hospitals after a vehicle fire Friday evening on US Highway 20 north of Ashton. Idaho State Police say a 26-year-old man from Thayne, Wyoming, was towing a 2000 KO Manufacturing 6X20LS... Read More

Independent Letters to the Editor: October 7, 2026

October 10, 2026

The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the October 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Knowledge is the Key Dear Editor, I applaud Amber Hyde’s effort to educate folks on public meetings and information. I agree that... Read More

Independent Notes: Making good use of our forest country, a common sense approach.

October 10, 2026

Monday of this week, we continued to make progress on plans for small timber cuts as coordinated through our national forest districts. That coordination comes through Wyoming Legislature’s Federal Natural Resource Management Committee (FNRMC), which I have been honored to... Read More

Near record high cost of diesel hits farmers at harvest; new orders offer partial relief

October 10, 2026

  By Ryan Dickey Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON – Farmers and ranchers across Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado are bringing in this fall’s crops with diesel prices still close to the record highs set in September.  Nebraska has... Read More

Braves blank Wolves 48-0 to move to 3-0 in 3A West

October 9, 2026

After edging the Cody Broncs in overtime by one point last week, the Braves returned to a dominant outcome this week in a 48-0 shutout of visiting Green River on senior night. The win moved the program to (6-1) overall... Read More

(Video) - East Idaho Game of the Week: Century Diamondbacks at Bonneville Bees

October 9, 2026

The Century Diamondbacks (2–4) make the trip to Idaho Falls Friday night to take on the Bonneville Bees (3–3) in an important 5A High Country Conference matchup! Century enters Friday night with some momentum after picking up a 24–14 victory... Read More

(Video) - Bear Lake Football hosts American Falls

October 9, 2026

Conference play begins Friday night as the Bear Lake Bears (4–2) hit the road to take on the American Falls Beavers (3–3) in a 4A South East Idaho Conference showdown! Find video here as well as the SVI Media YouTube... Read More

(Video) - Star Valley Football hosts Green River

October 9, 2026

It’s Senior Night for the Star Valley Braves (5-1)(2-0) as they host the Green River Wolves (3-2)(1-1) in a 3A West Conference game on Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at SVHS with the First Bank of Wyoming... Read More

Southern Lincoln County rallies following tragic hunting accident

October 9, 2026

  • Firearm-related incident took life of 16-year-old Diamondville boy   Residents around Kemmerer and Diamondville are rallying around a local family after a horrific tragedy took the life of a 16-year-old Diamondville resident. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said... Read More

(Video) - Jackson Football back on the road to face Powell

October 9, 2026

The Jackson Broncs (5–1) hit the road Friday night for an important 3A West Conference matchup against the Powell Panthers (3–3). Jackson comes into Friday night with plenty of momentum after an impressive 41–14 victory over previously unbeaten Evanston. The... Read More

Labor committee works on legislation that would designate dispatchers as first responders

October 9, 2026

  By Joshua Wood Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — “Throughout the entirety of the event, our dispatchers were subject to the screams of the 911 callers, the gunshots in the background and the 911 callers yelling that... Read More

UW President Shane Reeves visits Lincoln County

October 9, 2026

  University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves dedicated a day of meetings to Lincoln County at the end of September, starting with a morning tour of TerraPower Natrium Nuclear Plant under construction near Kemmerer and concluding with a luncheon for... Read More

Afton Elementary adopts Ron Clark Academy Essentials

October 9, 2026

  Afton Elementary School (AES) administrators and staff are teaching students the soft skills of social interaction through Ron Clark’s “The Essential 55” with focus on manners, respect and interpersonal communication. An award-winning educator and founder of the Ron Clark Academy... Read More

Helicopter operations planned in the Tin Cup Canyon

October 9, 2026

Lower Valley Energy will be working with a contractor to replace an aging transmission pole in Tin Cup Canyon near Wayan, Idaho. As part of this work, a Black Hawk helicopter will be used to transport poles and equipment to... Read More

An Estate Strategy: What It Means and Why It’s Important

October 9, 2026

From wills to beneficiary choices, a complete estate strategy helps Wyoming and Idaho families prepare assets, responsibilities, and future decisions. Read More

Sports Friday Interview: Cody Tucker - 7220 Sports

October 9, 2026

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Sports Friday Interview: SVHS Volleyball Pink Night

October 9, 2026

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SVI Sports Night: October 9, 2026

October 9, 2026

This week on SVI Sports Night, Jake looks back at Star Valley’s thrilling 28-27 overtime win over Cody last week. Senior cornerback Weston Crogg and center Kemen Filibi join him to talk about the game. Hibbard also catches up with... Read More