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.
Sandvik Named Old Trapper MW Special Teams Player of the Week
October 12, 2026
• He is 8-for-8 this season in field goals >Wyoming kicker Erik Sandvik was named the Old Trapper Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Week on Monday morning. The junior helped lead the Pokes to a comeback win in... Read More
How To Improve Sleep Quality for Aging Adults
October 12, 2026
Understand how age-related changes can affect your natural sleep patterns and what it takes to achieve more restful nights as you grow older and stay healthy. Read More
Wave Radio Interview: Shane Johnson - Boo Bash
October 12, 2026
Lisa visited with Shane Johnson on Monday, October 12 during the Morning Chit Chat about the upcoming Boo Bash sponsored by the Bear Lake Valley Healthcare Foundation. Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Tim Hale & Jennifer Scherbel - LCSD2 Education Foundation
October 12, 2026
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Small businesses embrace AI but some designers, customers warn using its use may come with a cost
October 12, 2026
By Leea Smith Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — AI-generated content is steadily making its way into Americans’ everyday lives. Event fliers, social media posts, AI fruit drama cartoons—you name it. The use of Artificial Intelligence... Read More
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "In My Soul" by Bob Dominator
October 11, 2026
A song released two weeks ago by Bob Dominator is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If kept, “In My Soul” will be added to the Swift 98 playlist. Since it’s release, the song’s music... Read More
BYU-Idaho unveils new Viking mascot
October 10, 2026
Thor the Viking was unveiled as BYU-Idaho’s mascot during a Spirit Week celebration Friday night. | BYU-Idaho REXBURG — There’s a new face of school spirit at Brigham Young University-Idaho, and he’s carrying some Viking history with him. Thor the... Read More
Juvenile dies, 2 adults rushed to hospital following vehicle fire near Ashton
October 10, 2026
A juvenile died and two adults were rushed to hospitals after a vehicle fire Friday evening on US Highway 20 north of Ashton. Idaho State Police say a 26-year-old man from Thayne, Wyoming, was towing a 2000 KO Manufacturing 6X20LS... Read More
Independent Letters to the Editor: October 7, 2026
October 10, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the October 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Knowledge is the Key Dear Editor, I applaud Amber Hyde’s effort to educate folks on public meetings and information. I agree that... Read More
Independent Notes: Making good use of our forest country, a common sense approach.
October 10, 2026
Monday of this week, we continued to make progress on plans for small timber cuts as coordinated through our national forest districts. That coordination comes through Wyoming Legislature’s Federal Natural Resource Management Committee (FNRMC), which I have been honored to... Read More
Near record high cost of diesel hits farmers at harvest; new orders offer partial relief
October 10, 2026
By Ryan Dickey Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON – Farmers and ranchers across Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado are bringing in this fall’s crops with diesel prices still close to the record highs set in September. Nebraska has... Read More
Braves blank Wolves 48-0 to move to 3-0 in 3A West
October 9, 2026
After edging the Cody Broncs in overtime by one point last week, the Braves returned to a dominant outcome this week in a 48-0 shutout of visiting Green River on senior night. The win moved the program to (6-1) overall... Read More
(Video) - East Idaho Game of the Week: Century Diamondbacks at Bonneville Bees
October 9, 2026
The Century Diamondbacks (2–4) make the trip to Idaho Falls Friday night to take on the Bonneville Bees (3–3) in an important 5A High Country Conference matchup! Century enters Friday night with some momentum after picking up a 24–14 victory... Read More
(Video) - Bear Lake Football hosts American Falls
October 9, 2026
Conference play begins Friday night as the Bear Lake Bears (4–2) hit the road to take on the American Falls Beavers (3–3) in a 4A South East Idaho Conference showdown! Find video here as well as the SVI Media YouTube... Read More
(Video) - Star Valley Football hosts Green River
October 9, 2026
It’s Senior Night for the Star Valley Braves (5-1)(2-0) as they host the Green River Wolves (3-2)(1-1) in a 3A West Conference game on Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at SVHS with the First Bank of Wyoming... Read More
Southern Lincoln County rallies following tragic hunting accident
October 9, 2026
• Firearm-related incident took life of 16-year-old Diamondville boy Residents around Kemmerer and Diamondville are rallying around a local family after a horrific tragedy took the life of a 16-year-old Diamondville resident. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said... Read More
(Video) - Jackson Football back on the road to face Powell
October 9, 2026
The Jackson Broncs (5–1) hit the road Friday night for an important 3A West Conference matchup against the Powell Panthers (3–3). Jackson comes into Friday night with plenty of momentum after an impressive 41–14 victory over previously unbeaten Evanston. The... Read More
Labor committee works on legislation that would designate dispatchers as first responders
October 9, 2026
By Joshua Wood Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — “Throughout the entirety of the event, our dispatchers were subject to the screams of the 911 callers, the gunshots in the background and the 911 callers yelling that... Read More
UW President Shane Reeves visits Lincoln County
October 9, 2026
University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves dedicated a day of meetings to Lincoln County at the end of September, starting with a morning tour of TerraPower Natrium Nuclear Plant under construction near Kemmerer and concluding with a luncheon for... Read More
Afton Elementary adopts Ron Clark Academy Essentials
October 9, 2026
Afton Elementary School (AES) administrators and staff are teaching students the soft skills of social interaction through Ron Clark’s “The Essential 55” with focus on manners, respect and interpersonal communication. An award-winning educator and founder of the Ron Clark Academy... Read More