July 16, 2026

  • Limited open burning and fireworks Lincoln County fire officials are urging residents to use extra caution as Stage 1 fire restrictions took effect overnight, limiting certain forms of open burning and fireworks activity due to elevated wildfire risk.... Read More

July 16, 2026

Christopher Gravenmier, 31, of Kemmerer entered a no contest plea to three felony counts in Lincoln County’s District Court Wednesday, July 15. Gravenmier was taken into custody April 22 for allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Oklahoma and engaging in... Read More

July 16, 2026

The Wall That Heals was an amazing experience for Star Valley this past week. Here are a few photos from the event. Photos by Duke Dance, Dahl Erickson, McKay Young, Janet Erickson, Tomi Pintler and Zachary Walker.  

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July 16, 2026

A multi-story feature on The Wall That Heals appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent.  Thousands of patriots, veterans, neighbors and friends lined the streets and backroads of Star Valley on Tuesday, July 8 to... Read More

July 16, 2026

    By Charles Farmer Douglas Budget  Via- Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS — The Wyoming State Board of Equalization agreed last week to certify the adjusted property values until the case is settled in court – which is good news... Read More

July 16, 2026

  The Town of Alpine has secured a $1,077,000 Mineral Royalty Grant (MRG) to fund major upgrades to Well No. 4. The State Loan and Investment Board voted unanimously to approve the funding on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The grant... Read More

July 16, 2026

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July 16, 2026

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its... Read More

July 16, 2026

  A family-run shop rooted in creativity and community has been recognized as the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July. Not Too Shabby, owned by Devin Wright, is celebrating a decade in business this summer,... Read More

July 16, 2026

The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society.   Leslie Nebeker Leslie Naomi Nebeker, age 68, passed away on July... Read More

July 15, 2026

  • The proposal generated several hours of public comment from residents, elected officials and Microsoft workers and supporters, pushing the Monday night council meeting until nearly 2 a.m.   By Alyssa Tolman Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange... Read More

July 15, 2026

  • A quarter century after the church’s attempted purchase fell flat, a renewed plan that would trade LDS land has emerged — and it’s garnering broad support.   By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com NATRONA COUNTY—Driving eastbound toward Martin’s Cove, Lloyd... Read More

July 15, 2026

By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House,... Read More

July 15, 2026

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.... Read More

July 15, 2026

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July 15, 2026

• Edmiston, Johnsen and Stuhlsatz named to Preseason Squad The Mountain West Conference Announced the Preseason All-Mountain West team prior to the first day of Old Trapper Mountain West Media Days at The Palms Resort and Casino on Wednesday. A... Read More

July 15, 2026

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July 15, 2026

Sunday’s heat delivered some of the hottest temperatures western Wyoming has seen in years, with communities across Star Valley and southern Lincoln County climbing into the mid- to upper-90s as a prolonged heat wave settled over the region. The National... Read More

July 15, 2026

  • The primary election victor is expected to win in November and lead the state for the next 4 years.   By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com The last two times the governor’s seat was open in Wyoming, the Republican nominee... Read More

July 15, 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has more full-time missionaries serving than at any other time in its history. Approximately 88,500 full-time missionaries are serving worldwide, surpassing the previous high of just over 88,000 in 2014. This... Read More