A new country duet from Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown is up for vote in this week’s Kick Or Keep It. “Never Been In Love” was released on Friday, July 17.
If voted to be kept the song will be added to The Spur’s playlist. Vote to either kick or keep the song by texting (307) 203-4637. Voting ends at 10:00 a.m. MT on Monday, July 20.
“Finding Neverland” auditions are July 23-25
July 19, 2026
Auditions for Salt River Community Theater’s fall musical production of “Finding Neverland” are scheduled for July 23-25 from 6-8 p.m. all three evenings at the historic Ford Theatre. In addition to the call for adult actors, the organization’s fifth annual... Read More
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "Never Been In Love" by Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown
July 19, 2026
A new country duet from Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown is up for vote in this week’s Kick Or Keep It. “Never Been In Love” was released on Friday, July 17. If voted to be kept the song will be... Read More
Letters to the Editor: July 15, 2026
July 18, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. America’s 250th Celebrations Dear Editor We would like to thank all of the people who organized activities for America’s 250th anniversary.... Read More
Independent Notes: A Name on the Wall
July 18, 2026
The first time I saw the Vietnam Memorial was in Washington D.C. I had a break in morning meetings and made a quick trip over to the site. I was overwhelmed by the 58,000 names. While I had concern... Read More
Feds look to return grizzly management to Western states
July 17, 2026
By Victoria O’Brien Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Federal officials announced Tuesday a new proposal that would return the management of the threatened grizzly bear to the states. Under the proposal, the Department of the Interior... Read More
AI stocks keep falling, while oil prices keep climbing
July 17, 2026
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More swings for computer chip companies and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom are yanking stock markets lower Friday. Oil prices, meanwhile, continue to climb because of the war with... Read More
Unique pavement preservation around Palisades Reservoir
July 17, 2026
• Highway 26 drivers should expect delays as scrub seal work continues through August Pavement preservation work is underway along the U.S. Highway 26 near Palisades, with crews applying scrub seal treatments as part of a broader effort to... Read More
District device usage and phones in the crosshairs at future meetings planned
July 17, 2026
• Cooperation with other districts and state agencies desired A large part of the most recent meeting for the Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees included a presentation that followed up on a letter sent to the... Read More
In fiery meeting, Jackson town and Teton County officials vote to terminate deal with developer
July 17, 2026
By Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The breakup is official. The Town of Jackson and Teton County have parted ways with Pennrose, the developer both governments picked more than two years... Read More
John Taylor remembers those he served with in Vietnam
July 17, 2026
• Hamburger Hill, Cocoa Beach and Khe Sanh were a part of Taylor’s service John Taylor, Vietnam Veteran, and Star Valley resident was looking over the Wall That Heals Friday night and reflecting on his service and everyone who... Read More
Lincoln County implements Stage One Fire Restrictions
July 16, 2026
• Limited open burning and fireworks Lincoln County fire officials are urging residents to use extra caution as Stage 1 fire restrictions took effect overnight, limiting certain forms of open burning and fireworks activity due to elevated wildfire risk.... Read More
Gravenmier pleads No Contest on sexual abuse of minor and kidnapping charges
July 16, 2026
Christopher Gravenmier, 31, of Kemmerer entered a no contest plea to three felony counts in Lincoln County’s District Court Wednesday, July 15. Gravenmier was taken into custody April 22 for allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Oklahoma and engaging in... Read More
(Photo Gallery) - The Wall That Heals comes to Star Valley
July 16, 2026
The Wall That Heals was an amazing experience for Star Valley this past week. Here are a few photos from the event. Photos by Duke Dance, Dahl Erickson, McKay Young, Janet Erickson, Tomi Pintler and Zachary Walker. Read More
The Wall that Heals: Love and healing from above
July 16, 2026
A multi-story feature on The Wall That Heals appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Thousands of patriots, veterans, neighbors and friends lined the streets and backroads of Star Valley on Tuesday, July 8 to... Read More
Property tax increases still capped at 4% — at least for now
July 16, 2026
By Charles Farmer Douglas Budget Via- Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS — The Wyoming State Board of Equalization agreed last week to certify the adjusted property values until the case is settled in court – which is good news... Read More
Alpine grant will cover upgrades for community’s well No. 4
July 16, 2026
The Town of Alpine has secured a $1,077,000 Mineral Royalty Grant (MRG) to fund major upgrades to Well No. 4. The State Loan and Investment Board voted unanimously to approve the funding on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The grant... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
July 16, 2026
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US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
July 16, 2026
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its... Read More
Not Too Shabby named business of the month
July 16, 2026
A family-run shop rooted in creativity and community has been recognized as the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July. Not Too Shabby, owned by Devin Wright, is celebrating a decade in business this summer,... Read More
Independent Obituaries: July 15, 2026
July 16, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Leslie Nebeker Leslie Naomi Nebeker, age 68, passed away on July... Read More