Beloved cat’s true story inspires children’s book to support Lucky’s Place
Based on a true story and benefiting the Star Valley Animal Humane Society (a.k.a. Lucky’s Place), “Feisty’s Journey Home”, combines humor and heart. The book was inspired by Star Valley’s very own Stephanie Wardle’s story as she helped her sister…
Independent Obituaries: December 17, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the December 17, 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. Elaine Hunsaker Irene Elaine Casperson…
Girls Wrestling Dual: Thunder Ridge 53 Star Valley 30
The Lady Braves hosted Thunder Ridge High School out of the Idaho Falls area on Tuesday night for a a dual at Star Valley High School with the Titans coming away with a 53-30 victory. The Idaho visitors were coming…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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Star Valley Ranch will be replacing water meters
Through resolution, the Star Valley Ranch Town Council has approved a bid for water meter replacement. At their December 9 meeting, the council approved $497,264.98 for a 1,250 meter purchase that will include the associated software. Installation of the new…
Star Valley Chamber of Commerce names Afton Coffee Company December Business of the Month
The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Afton Coffee Company and Bistro, owned by Jack Swensen, as the Business of the Month for December. Established in May 2024, Afton Coffee Company has quickly become a local favorite, offering…
Fundraisers support local family following shooting
An auction held on Facebook is raising money to support a local family from Grover. The group “Love for the Lilly’s” ends this Sunday, December 21 with proceeds helping pay for funeral expenses and bills. “We would love to…
Gasoline prices down another 6.5 cents in Wyoming in the past week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.56 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 29.7 cents per…
(Video) – Lady Braves host Thunder Ridge in Tuesday night dual
Thunder Ridge and Star Valley finished first and second in the Lady Braves Brawl last Thursday. Now the two programs dual in Afton with junior varsity matches starting at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity. RELATED: LADY BRAVES WRESTLING HOSTING…
SVI Radio Interview: Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt
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