October 8, 2026

Even though I didn’t get to be at as many Homecoming events that I normally do, I’m always still blown away by how Star Valley’s game is attended and supported. These comments aren’t designed to bash any other community and... Read More

October 8, 2026

The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society.   Tim Lassen Timothy Cary Lassen 79, resident of Star Valley Ranch,... Read More

October 8, 2026

  The Town of Afton will host a business community roundtable on October 14, giving local business owners an opportunity to discuss concerns, successes and ways the town can better support the business community. The meeting is scheduled from 5:30... Read More

October 8, 2026

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October 8, 2026

  Following a series of black bear encounters at Star Valley Ranch this year, the community reached out for assistance and education. After bears were found getting into garbage cans, raiding apple trees and attempting to enter homes, one bear... Read More

October 8, 2026

Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred, October 7, 2026, at 5:37 p.m., on State Highway 31 near milepost 7, north of Swan Valley. A 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, driven by a 55-year-old male from Jackson,... Read More

October 7, 2026

  Municipalities in southwestern Wyoming came together for a meeting of planning and coordination in Cokeville September 30. The Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) hosted the crowded meeting of mayors and town council representatives in the Cokeville Town Council Chambers.... Read More

October 7, 2026

  As winter months approach, Lower Valley Energy (LVE) has been focusing on projects that need to be addressed before snow flies. Among those projects include tree-trimming and underground line work. LVE CEO Bear Prairie said the utility is currently... Read More

October 7, 2026

• Rumpf named to 10-person team. UW tabbed to finish seventh in the league The Mountain West announced its Preseason All-Mountain West accolades and the predicted order of finish Wednesday morning at the league’s annual media day in Las Vegas.... Read More

October 7, 2026

Pokes picked fifth in Preseason Poll Wyoming sophomore guard Nasir (Naz) Meyer was named Preseason All-Mountain West on Wednesday. The announcement comes as head coach Sundance Wicks along with guards Khaden Bennett and Uriyah Rojas attend Old Trapper Mountain West... Read More

October 7, 2026

There were plenty of things to see and do during the week for SVHS Homecoming. Here are a few shots of the experience. Be sure to grab the Homecoming poster in the October 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley... Read More

October 7, 2026

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October 7, 2026

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October 7, 2026

  Pink Night is an idea that has grown across the country. Taking place for a home match during October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the color of pink has also colored the families of anyone who has battled... Read More

October 7, 2026

    The Lincoln County Victims Foundation, led by organizer and president Christina Hobbs, is establishing a countywide task force designed to connect victims with practical resources such as counseling, food, child care, emergency housing and longer-term support. Hobbs said... Read More

October 7, 2026

  Sierra Mitchell, with the Afton Food Pantry, discussed the event during an October 5 appearance on the Weekday Wake-up. Youth volunteers will distribute door hangers to approximately 5,000 homes, then return from 6 to 8 p.m. on collection night... Read More

October 6, 2026

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October 6, 2026

  There is an effort to address an unwanted cat colony in Afton, with volunteers working to trap, spay or neuter and find homes for  the cats before the population grows further. There are currently three cat colonies in the... Read More

October 6, 2026

A “small but mighty” group of more than a dozen volunteers participated in this year’s Salt River Cleanup. Organizer of the event and owner of Star Valley Raft and Paddle Noah Christenson said the cleanup fell on the first day... Read More

October 6, 2026

    CODY (WNE) — Concerned about paying winter heating bills? The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 heating season. A new application is required every heating season. LIEAP is a federally funded... Read More