Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JOHN HANNA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used…
(Video) – Star Valley Girls Basketball at Preston
The Star Valley Lady Braves will try and extend a three-game winning streak into 2026 as they face off against the Preston Indians on Saturday evening. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the game here and on the…
(Video) – Star Valley Boys Basketball vs Sky View
The Star Valley Braves will play their first home game of the season as they host the Sky View Bobcats on Saturday afternoon with a 3 p.m. scheduled tip time. Join the SVI crew here and on the SVI Media…
New state laws in 2026: property tax exemptions, new license plates, more
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As 2026 is now in full swing, the state of Wyoming is preparing to implement a slate of legislative changes that will impact areas from health care…
Jackson scammers issuing phony bench warrants
JACKSON (WNE) — The Teton County Sheriff’s Office reports that people have recently received a single-page document via text telling them they are being contacted by the “Superior Court of Wyoming, Teton County,” and claiming a bench warrant…
(Video) – Star Valley Boys Basketball at Mountain Crest
The Braves open up 2026 with a trip to Hyrum, Utah to face the Mountain Crest Mustangs on Friday night with a tip-off time of 6 p.m. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the game here and on…
News Year’s Day snowmobile accident claims life of Afton man
A snowmobile accident that occurred southeast of Star Valley on New Year’s day has claimed the life of an Afton resident. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson stated that at 5:03 p.m. on January 1, the Lincoln County Dispatch Center received…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Thoughts from a holiday viewing weekend
When you’re looking to fill the sports section during a week when the local teams aren’t competing? That’s right, it’s column time. I hope you and yours had a great Christmas holiday and have a great New Year as well….
Shop With a Cop held on December 20 in Afton
Children from 11 local families were joined by law enforcement officers and community volunteers during a Shop With a Cop event this holiday season, an effort focused on serving families in need while strengthening relationships between youth and public safety…
Independent Obituaries: December 31, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the December 31, 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. Patricia Brooks Patricia Anne Brooks,…