Independent Notes: Town clerks, administrators are key to the success of a community.
I have covered so many town council meetings over the past four decades, I have lost track. When combined with other public meetings, a few thousand at a minimum. Most have been here in Star Valley, first with Afton and…
Teton Pass holds opening ceremony Monday
According to information provided by the WYDOT Teton County Facebook page, work on the Teton Pass are completing the paving aspect of the project with crews working on guard rails and a plan for an opening ceremony on Monday morning. …
Afton Town Council recap : Reports from Afton Fire, Public Works, Utility Department and Judge Garren Stauffer being sworn in
The Town Council of Afton convened on June 17, 2025, to discuss various community developments and updates. Lisa Grimsley, the newly appointed Director of Tourism, presented the budget for 2024-2025, outlining total expenditures of $164,910. She highlighted the upcoming Freedom…
Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund awards grants to local organizations
The Star Valley Arts Council and the Salt River Arts Society have each been awarded significant grant money by The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF). These nonprofits, local to Star Valley, are two of 35 art organizations that were…
Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocates $120,000 for pantry support
In a significant effort to combat food insecurity across Wyoming, First Lady Jennie Gordon’s Wyoming Hunger Initiative, in partnership with the John P. Ellbogen Foundation, has allocated $120,000 to support hunger relief nonprofits in all 23 counties. This funding aims…
Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for Alpine
The following is a news release from the Town of Alpine – On the evening of Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, a major transmission water line broke, causing a significant loss of pressure throughout the water distribution…
Census estimates show Wyoming faces rapid population aging
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 3.2% between July 2023 and July 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. By comparison, Wyoming’s total population only grew 0.4% during the year. The…
Thousands gather across Wyoming to protest proposal to sell public land
‘This is our land’ By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Thousands of Wyomingites of all political parties gathered across the state Thursday evening, including around 500 in Cheyenne, to protest the proposed…
Officials react to the death of Kim Choma
Statements from officials with the University of Wyoming have been released regarding the tragic death of Star Valley local Kim Choma. Kim was a beloved team manager for the Star Valley Braves before choosing to further that same passion at…
Sports Friday Interview: Jase Burton, Milward Simpson Award Winner
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