Star Valley Ranch addresses commercial zone and road improvements
A commercial zoning ordinance and a resolution allowing for equipment purchases were approved by the Star Valley Ranch Town Council at their September 9 meeting. Ordinance 2025-07 Land Usage updates to commercial zoning regulations moved forward on first reading, specifically…
Webb retiring, Lower Valley Energy searches for next CEO
Applications are open for the next President and CEO of Lower Valley Energy following the announcement that current CEO Jim Webb is retiring. “The Board of Directors of Lower Valley Energy in Afton, WY seeks a strategic, innovative, and…
LCSD#2 seeks input on potential calendar changes
The board for Lincoln County School District No. 2 heard information regarding a potential change to the school calendar at their most recent meeting on September 10. Over the course of discussion during the presentation, it was proposed that…
Local Forest Service Rangers respond to fire mitigation concerns
As the Willow Creek Fire has been extinguished south of Smoot, concerns have ignited over suppression efforts performed by contracted workers for the U.S. Forest Service. These concerns arose following a since deleted Facebook video that showed a large…
Area Driver Services closed through Thursday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is announcing a scheduled temporary closure of the Driver Services locations in Jackson and Thayne to train employees on the agency’s new MAX and oneWYO software systems. Both the Jackson and Thayne offices closed early…
SVI Radio Interview: Kelsi Remmell, local Foster Care needs
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Ray Shaw: The artist behind the Colter’s Lodge mural
In the heart of Afton, Wyoming, Colter’s Lodge stands as a testament to local history and culture, adorned with a mural that has captured the essence of the region for nearly four decades. The original artist, Ray Shaw, is not…
Braves bury Diggers with 21 unanswered points to win 24th straight
The Braves overcame a 14-point deficit and scored 21 unanswered points to shock the Sugar-Salem Diggers with a come from behind 28-21 win on Friday night that set a new school record for consecutive wins. The last time the two…
Independent Obituaries: September 10, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 10, 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. Adam Schneider Adam John Schneider,…
Sports Friday Interview: Allen Simpson, Afton Flag Football becomes NFL affiliate
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