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Work Smarter: Equipment Designed Around Tasks
July 9, 2026
When your equipment is designed strictly around the tasks at-hand, team members can work smarter and avoid costly downtimes or delays—learn more. Read More
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition
July 9, 2026
By BILL BARROW Associated Press Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state’s most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized... Read More
New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
July 9, 2026
By WILL WEISSERT, FARNOUSH AMIRI and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he’s not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should... Read More
Cokeville student serves in Hageman's D.C. office
July 9, 2026
Celebrating America’s 250th birthday has been a major focus on much of the communities in the United States this year; however, being able to celebrate it living in Washington D.C. is something not many will be able to say... Read More
Independent Obituaries: July 8, 2026
July 9, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Dennis Hale Dennis Lee Hale, 83, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed... Read More
(Video) - The Wall That Heals opening ceremony
July 9, 2026
The opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to attend the event. The Wall That Heals will remain at Star Valley Middle School... Read More
Fire department volunteers do it all during a busy holiday weekend
July 9, 2026
• Highs, lows and long days highlight local sacrifice The area just enjoyed a packed schedule of events and celebrations not just related to annual Fourth of July celebrations but also added significance with the America 250 observance. And maybe... Read More
(Photo Gallery) - Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade
July 9, 2026
Photos from the Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade. SVI PHOTOS BY DAHL ERICKSON PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON Read More
(Photo Gallery) - Town of Thayne Fourth of July Parade
July 8, 2026
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
July 8, 2026
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
July 8, 2026
***Editor’s Note: These events have been moved to Broulims in Afton rather than the east alley of Afton – Star Valley’s new weekly summer tradition, Friday Night Lights, has been rebranded for the week of July 7-10 as Hometown Heroes... Read More
Half-Marathon is this Saturday
July 8, 2026
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
July 8, 2026
Many things can affect the integrity and stability of plastic packaging. Here, we outline the major challenges and solutions for bulk plastic packaging. Read More
Star Valley Ranch works through regional mail snafu
July 8, 2026
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
July 8, 2026
Ernest Brog and Lydia Vilate Michaelson were inducted into the Afton Heritage Hall of Fame on July 4, 2026 at the Afton Civic Center. Below are a few photos of the ceremony. Read More
The Wall the Heals Escort Interviews
July 8, 2026
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
July 8, 2026
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
July 8, 2026
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Trump warns Iran that US is preparing for more strikes after saying ceasefire is over
July 8, 2026
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
July 8, 2026
• 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