Utah victim in local avalanche had Star Valley ties
A Utah man who died in an avalanche while snowmobiling in Lincoln County Sunday afternoon is being remembered by local friends as someone with a “contagious smile” and “one of the greatest friends and brothers anyone could ask for.” That’s…
Property tax exemption application deadline is February 1
Full time Wyoming residents have until February 1 to apply for a 25% property tax exemption. For those who qualify, the exemption is 25% of the fair market value of a single family residential structure and the associated improved land….
Thayne subdivision development canceled
In a surprising turn of events, the anticipated Thayne Subdivision project has officially been canceled. The 113-acre, 184-lot Hemmert Ranch Subdivision had initially shown promise, moving forward after three years of thorough preparation and review. Mayor Simpson had previously emphasized…
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson
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Avalanche near Commissary Ridge claims life of Springville, Utah man
An avalanche that occurred Sunday afternoon, January 11 near Commissary Ridge has claimed the life of a Utah man. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the department received a Garmin InReach notification of an injured snowmobiler in the LaBarge Creek…
SVI Radio Interview: Tim Hale, LCSD2 Education Foundation
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SVI Radio Interview: Nathan Balser, BYU Young Ambassadors
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SVHS Sports Weekend Recap: January 9-10
The Star Valley wrestling teams were in Utah and the Lady Braves played their first home game of the basketball season over the weekend as the winter sports teams now delve into the meet of their season. Here’s a look…
Independent Notes: Lincoln County’s towns keep moving forward with achievements.
Years ago I can remember the challenges of running a small town when I served as a member of the Afton Town Council. That assignment, along with attending hundreds, if not a few thousand town council meetings over the decades…
Passion to Rescue: One woman’s legacy of love and service
Find this feature in the January 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – Something in her heart broke, and ten-year-old Mary Ann Wilson rushed in, kicking and screaming, to rescue the defenseless cat from adolescent boys who were…