Why Your Story Podcast: Final Tour with the Osmonds

Travis Osmond returns for a special episode of the Why Your Story Podcast to reflect on performing with his dad and uncles during the farewell tour of The Osmond Brothers in Europe. In addition, Travis sat down with SVI Media’s Julie Dockstader Heaps to share what it was like growing up as the oldest son of a famous rock star and what family life was like for he and his siblings. The full feature story can be found in the January 29 edition of the Star Valley Independent or by clicking here.

You can also listen to the Why Your Story Podcast episode posted on May 2, 2024 with Travis father, Merrill Osmond, who reminisced about being part of The Osmond Brothers and what is next for he and his family. This episode can be found by clicking here.

(Photo Gallery) - Town of Thayne Fourth of July Parade

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The Town of Thayne was beyond full for their Fourth of July celebration as they celebrated America 250. SVI PHOTOS BY AUBREY TAYLOR    Read More

Young girl killed in tragic ATV accident

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A four-year old girl was killed after a tragic ATV accident on the afternoon of July 3 in the Thayne/Bedford area. According to information from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) the girl and her family were visiting relatives in... Read More

Hometown Heroes Week celebrates veterans this week

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Half-Marathon is this Saturday

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The 16th Star Valley Half-Marathon is this Saturday, July 11. The race starts at the Heiner Family Airfield in Turnerville and winds through the communities of Turnerville and Bedford before finishing at Thayne Elementary School. Generally hundreds of participants take... Read More

The Major Challenges in Bulk Plastic Packaging

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Star Valley Ranch works through regional mail snafu

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The Town of Star Valley Ranch spent a good chunk of June trying to solve the problem of what do you do when nobody can get their Amazon packages. But as the town headed into the holiday weekend, Mayor Ru... Read More

Brog and Michaelson newest members of Afton Hall of Fame

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The Wall the Heals Escort Interviews

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Before and after the motorcade escort for The Wall That Heals on Tuesday afternoon, SVI Media’s Duke Dance spoke with Doug Smith, owner of the trucking company that donates their services to transport the wall, and Tim Tates who has... Read More

DNA evidence from Charlie Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers

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By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Devin Wright with Not Too Shabby - Star Valley Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month

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Trump warns Iran that US is preparing for more strikes after saying ceasefire is over

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that the U.S. was preparing for another night of strikes, just hours after he said the ceasefire was over following Iranian attacks on American military sites in... Read More

Lincoln County enacts open burning & fireworks restrictions

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• Ban does not go into effect until July 14 A resolution banning open burning and fireworks beginning July 14 was passed by the Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday, July 7 during the regularly scheduled Lincoln County Commission Meeting. Kelly... Read More

Blue Sky Camp concert offered Friday

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Star Valley’s annual Blue Sky Music Camp concert is scheduled for Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m. on the historic Ford Theatre stage in downtown Afton. Camp students will perform pieces that they have created and learned throughout the camp. ... Read More

Governor Gordon to attend The Wall That Heals in Afton

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Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said he will attend the opening ceremony for the traveling veterans memorial, The Wall That Heals, coming to Star Valley this week. Gordon described the exhibit as especially meaningful for Vietnam War veterans and families, saying... Read More