Braves edge Cody 26-21 to claim fourth straight 3A title
The Star Valley Braves completed their second straight undefeated season and won the program’s fourth straight state title on Friday night with a gutsy 26-21 final over the Cody Broncs. The game was part of the state championship weekend hosted…
Inaugural Alpine Harvest Craft Fair is Saturday, November 15
The inaugural Alpine Harvest Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Donn Wooden Civic Center. Representatives from the new holiday charitable initiatives organization in Star Valley, Common Ground, will be on…
One with Christ and Libertas International partner for Country Dance Fundraiser to combat human trafficking
In a heartfelt effort to address human trafficking, One with Christ is joining forces with Libertas International for a country dancing fundraiser on Saturday, November 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center. This event promises a…
Youth musicians win competition
Local sisters Elizabeth, Mary and Naomi Erickson have garnered first place honors in several music competitions in the last two months. Traveling from Star Valley to Rexburg, Laramie and St. George, the girls have made their mark in the music…
Salt Lake City man identified in 100+ MPH high speed chase in Star Valley
A Salt Lake City, Utah man has been identified as the person who led police on a high speed chase through Afton and Smoot Wednesday morning before rolling his vehicle on Highway 89. Deo Patrick Danhounsrou, 25, has been booked…
Lawmakers advance measure shortening public records request timelines
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State lawmakers have advanced draft legislation aimed at revising the Wyoming Public Records Act following discussions that weighed rapid governmental transparency against local capacity constraints. The…
Governor Gordon joins Utah Governor Spencer Cox at Wyoming Business Alliance Event to Discuss American Energy Production
• From coal, oil, gas, wind, solar. The question is, how do we put this together in a way that makes sense, that safeguards those things that we care about, like vistas, horizons, wildlife?” Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today joined…
LCSD #2 Board directs admin toward hybrid calendar
For the past several months, the trustees of Lincoln County School District #2 have examined several options about the future of the unified school calendar for Star Valley schools. During this time they received feedback from constituents as well as…
Independent Obituaries: November 12, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the November 12, 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. Dex Gardner Dexter R Gardner, 80,…
Driver leads county and town officials in high-speed chase Wednesday
A driver led area authorities on a high speed chase in the early morning hours through Afton before the vehicle crashed south of Smoot on Wednesday. At approximately 7:45 a.m., a traffic complaint was called into local law enforcement regarding…