USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum System of SW Wyoming and NW Colorado
• 3 million barrels of oil, 666 billion cubic feet of gas estimated in Phosphoria Total Petroleum System The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum system…
Ultramarathon ends at Box-Y Lodge this week
The Wyoming Range 100-mile Endurance Run is taking place this week from August 8-10. Dennis Cook, race organizer and ultramarathoner himself, spoke with SVI about the race. “It’s a 100-mile foot race so an ultramarathon,” he sais. “It’s technically…
Congresswoman Celeste Maloy discusses public lands access and management
• Maloy advocates for balanced public lands access amid legislative challenges In a lively interview on SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-up, U.S. Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) addressed critical issues surrounding public lands access and management in the western states, particularly…
Wyoming law enforcement awarded $2.4 million for mental health calls
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — A $2.4 million grant was awarded to the Wyoming Association of Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police on Tuesday for the purpose of supporting mental health in law…
A rally for Apple leads Wall Street higher
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A rally for Apple led Wall Street higher on Wednesday as U.S. stocks reclaimed more of their sharp losses from last week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%. The Dow Jones…
Independent Obituaries: August 6, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 6, 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. Lorene Spencer Lorene Izatt Spencer…
SVI Radio Interview: Town of Alpine Mayor Eric Green
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Added day and a big purse drawing PRCA’s top talent to Afton
Les Ohlhauser’s work year starts in January and goes through the year. As a rodeo announcer and an auctioneer, he’s “either talking slow or fast” in his words. His schedule is year round. As a rodeo announcer he works…
Star Valley Health opens Alpine Physical Therapy Clinic
Star Valley Health Physical Therapy in Alpine is now open. Shannon Linford, Therapy Service Manger said apportionments are now being accepted for the new location. “We’re now officially open and accepting new patients! Our new Star Valley Health Therapy…
Strawberry Road and Narrows bridge work continue in August
Paving will start this week on the new Strawberry Road, County Rd. 126, in the Star Valley Narrows. Wyoming Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Darrin Robinson advised the paving should take four to five days. The new road will…