The 2023 Star Valley High School Homecoming Parade was held on Afton’s Main Street Thursday evening.
Independent Notes: A hat, “Wyoming, Forever West” traded for a piece of shrapnel from a Russian drone.
February 21, 2026
During introductions and privileges of the floor this week in the Wyoming Senate, I shared the story of the Ukrainian visitors that came to Afton on Saturday night. I provided a brief overview of their presentation at the Afton... Read More
Tristan Smith sees light where there is none.
February 21, 2026
After becoming 100% blind in a small-plane crash in 2018, Tristan Smith has transformed tragedy into purpose, founding the nonprofit Blind Leading the Blind, LLC, opening the outdoors to those with vision loss. He learned that healing does not happen... Read More
(Video) - Braves tangle with Devils on the road
February 20, 2026
The Star Valley Braves return to 4A Southwest play this week as they take on the Evanston Red Devils in Uinta County Friday night. The First Bank of Wyoming Countdown to Tip-off will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m. Find video... Read More
(Video) - Lady Braves on the road in Evanston
February 20, 2026
It is sure to be a hard-fought game tonight as the Star Valley Lady Braves are on the road to battle the Evanston Red Devils for control of the 4A Southwest. Join the First Bank of Wyoming Countdown to Tip-off... Read More
(Audio-Only) - Star Valley Braves Regional Wrestling
February 20, 2026
The Star Valley Braves Wrestling team is in Riverton for the 4A West Regionals on Friday. SVI Media will have audio-only coverage of matches this afternoon provided by Jason Hoopes. It is anticipated that coverage will take place starting with... Read More
Free, two-day cancer survivorship art workshops hosted by Horse Warriors™
February 20, 2026
Fighting cancer is something that is done as a community of people. Workshops and events hosted by Horse Warriors, based out of Thayne, Wyoming, is one of the many ways Priscilla Marden continues to help bring that community of people... Read More
Local deaf artist releases music to several platforms
February 20, 2026
Local deaf music artist, Dylan Deal, has released four songs under the name DefLegacy to several music platforms since September 2025. Deal writes the music and lyrics as well as constructs the digital tracks and voices recordings on his... Read More
Sports Friday Interview: KSL's Sam Farnsworth - Winter Olympics from Milan, Italy
February 20, 2026
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Star Valley Sports Night: February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
This week on Star Valley Sports Night, Jake Hibbard talks to Star Valley head indoor track and field coach Ty Draney to preview his team’s trip to the ICCU Dome for the Simplot Games. Hibbard also talk with 2026 Wyoming... Read More
Multiple crashes with fatalities take place on I-80 near Evanston
February 19, 2026
The following is a post from the Wyoming Highway Patrol Facebook page – We are still investigating the cause of the deadly multi-vehicle crash from Wednesday near Evanston. At this time, the initial investigation indicates [that] traveling too fast for... Read More
Wyoming Highway Patrol struggles with staffing; starting salaries rank 44th in nation
February 19, 2026
By Amanda Manchester Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — In early February, the Wyoming Highway Patrol Association launched its first-ever online awareness campaign to draw attention to its ongoing compensation and employee retention crisis. The... Read More
House keeps $40M cut to UW in its version of budget
February 19, 2026
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After two hours of passionate debate weighing educational and fiscal values, members of the Wyoming House of Representatives voted Wednesday to maintain cuts to the University of... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Meredith Leonard - Alpine Education Foundation
February 19, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
February 19, 2026
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Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
February 19, 2026
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the... Read More
Registration open through March 1 for Star Valley Little League Baseball
February 19, 2026
After starting Little League baseball in the valley a year ago, the goals and excitement for another season of growth are now underway. Richard Huntsman spoke with SVI about some of the accomplishments from the first season. “I think the... Read More
Star Valley FFA hosts Agriculture Mechanics competition
February 19, 2026
Star Valley FFA hosted an Agriculture Mechanics competition in the middle of January at Star Valley High School which also involved members from FFA chapters in Farson, Evanston, Cokeville and Montpelier. Members who are working on their Agriculture Mechanics... Read More
Preparing for The Wall That Heals
February 19, 2026
The traveling Vietnam memorial known as The Wall That Heals will be on display in Star Valley this summer, arriving for a four-day visit from July 9–12 at the Star Valley Middle School football field. “The Wall That Heals is... Read More
(Audio Only) - Bear Lake Bears face Marsh Valley
February 18, 2026
The Bear Lake Bears take on Marsh Valley on Wednesday night with a start time of 7 p.m. This is an audio only broadcast here and on The Wave in the Montpelier area. Audio will also be carried on the... Read More
Representative McKay Erickson recaps first week of 2026 Wyoming Legislature
February 18, 2026
McKay Erickson, Representative for the Wyoming House in Area 21 which includes the south end of Star Valley, spoke with SVI after the conclusion of the first week of the 2026 session which is a biennium session focus on... Read More