Two vehicle accident on the north end of Afton
A call for area first responders went out just before 11 a.m. on the north end of Afton for a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 89 near Star Storage. According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP), the driver…
Nutrition made fun for kids
Children have a great opportunity on August 13 to learn about the “foods that fuel us” and how to choose food that is best for our bodies to grow and function to their best. Berean Bible Fellowship has created…
SVI Radio Interview: Violet Sanderson, Town of Afton Administrator
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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…
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…
Governor calls for cooperation on forest projects through executive order
Lincoln County’s Commission gave support to Gov. Mark Gordon’s executive order, signed Aug. 1, that called for improved forest health across the state and a reduction in wildfire risks through cooperative state and federal working agreements. The EO…