Jake Rich named new Star Valley Middle School Principal
The Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 14. One item of personnel approvals during that meeting was the reading of Jake Rich as the new principal of Star Valley…
Independent Obituaries: January 21, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the January 21, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Anthony Galloway Anthony Joaquin Galloway was born New Year’s Eve, 1994 in…
Judges needed for weekend tournament
Without volunteers to judge, the students cannot conduct their practiced Speech and Debate performances. This is where the community is asked to get involved. Whether you are a seasoned professional or know very little about Speech and Debate, Head Coach…
SVHS Wrestling teams sweep Pinedale Triangular
The Star Valley High School wrestling teams were on the road in Pinedale on Tuesday night where they competed in a three-team triangular on the Wrangler mats. The Lady Braves defeated Pinedale 54-26 and then defeated Rock Springs 63-18. The…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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SVI Radio Interview: John Koehler, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
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Afton Corridor Study Report
On January 14, 2026, Garrett Zimmer and Jade Sage from WWC Engineering presented their findings from the Afton Corridor Study, conducted in July 2025. The community gathered last Wednesday at the Afton Civic Center to learn about this initiative aimed…
Grover Park will be part of Greys River Collaborative
Plans are coming together for improvements in the Grover Park area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Greys River Collaborative Director Brett Story offered background on the work of the local organization that teams up representatives from the Bridger-Teton National Forest…
McKeown, Mattson selected as VFW Teachers of the Year
Lincoln County School District #2 teachers Katie McKeown and Heather Mattson have been selected as the district winners of the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Recognition Program. Both women will advance to the state program. Winners…
SVI Radio Interview: Lxi Weber, Star Valley Arts Council
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