Thayne officials host ribbon cutting ceremony for mural
In the heart of Star Valley rests the quiet town of Thayne – a place where the locals have penned a history of agriculture, industry and excellence, and where visitors find welcoming smiles and meaningful experiences. Thayne’s elected officials…
Star Valley Plein Air Show and Sale to open Friday
The 2025 Plein Air Art Show and Sale opens Friday, September 19 in the Western Skies Fine Art Gallery at 912 Washington Street in Afton from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Continuing Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the…
LCSD#2 student test scores are up
Recently posted results for the 2024-2025 Wyoming state assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science reveal that Lincoln County School District #2 students have markedly exceeded state average scores and demonstrated significant year-over-year growth. WYTOPP assessments are administered each…
Addressing the urgent need for Foster Care in Star Valley
Foster care plays a critical role in the well-being of children who are unable to remain in their biological homes due to various circumstances. Kelsey Rammel, the foster care coordinator for the Star Valley area with the Wyoming Department…
Independent Obituaries: September 17, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 17, 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. Ione Helm Ione Parsons Helm…
SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman
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Electric rates increasing, natural gas decreasing
Customers and owners will notice a rate change in both electricity and natural gas provided by Lower Valley Energy. The cooperative has announced an increase in electricity rates and a decrease in natural gas rates. “After months of analysis…
Addressing the Spotted Knapweed problem in Star Valley
On September 10, 2025, Mitchell Wolfley and Bryan Nichols from the Lincoln County Weed & Pest office visited the SVI Radio studio to discuss the growing issue of Spotted Knapweed in Star Valley, particularly on the northern end of…
Town of Alpine issues fraud alert following scam emails
The Town of Alpine has issued a warning regarding fraudulent emails sent to residents and contractors. “The Town of Alpine has been notified that residents and contractors are receiving fake invoices claiming to be from the town for building permits,”…
SVI Radio Radio: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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