LIEAP applications paused due to federal government shutdown
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Due to the federal government shutdown, the Wyoming Department of Family Services’ Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program is pausing the approval of new applications for the 2025-26 heating season. The program has been paused because…
Sheriff Johnson comments on Etna crosswalk and school bus citations
Sheriff Shane Johnson spoke with SVI this past Tuesday and offered information on multiple developments involving the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. One was the recent story reporting that the crosswalk for Etna Elementary would finally be moved by WYDOT…
SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
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Alpine, Thayne and Afton call on county to broadcast meetings
The Alpine Town Council has called on the Lincoln County Commission to make their meetings available to the public through a live-stream broadcast program. The action came in the form of a unanimously passed resolution at the Oct. 7…
Choma honored at War Memorial Stadium
Those in attendance at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie paused to honor the life of Kim Choma on October 11 as the Wyoming Cowboys faced the San Jose State Spartans. Kim was placed on the video board and a…
LCSD#2 Board Meeting recap for October
The board of trustees for Lincoln County School District No. 2 met on October 8 for a regular session. Here are some of the items that were discussed. Superintendent Erickson stated that enrollment for the district is down 48 students…
Independent Obituaries: October 15, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 15, 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. Christy Stewart-Bettes With deep sorrow, we…
4-H Clubs host awards evening
Members of 4-H clubs from throughout North Lincoln County gathered last week to celebrate the achievements of their members over the last year. Twelve participants and supporters received 15 awards during the event. The Lincoln County Extension office shared…
Upper Valley Transportation Plan includes public survey
Do you live in Auburn, Grover, Afton, Fairview, Osmond, Smoot or some other area of the upper valley in Star Valley? If so, you are asked to participate in a survey for the Lincoln County Upper Valley Transportation Alternative…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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