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Soccer teams battle in Sweetwater

April 1, 2026

  The SVHS soccer teams pushed through their final weekend before Spring Break by traveling to Rock Springs and Green River. Both teams lost both road contests as they not only worked on their skills and conditioning, but also the... Read More

Track teams sweep Malad Invite

April 1, 2026

The SVHS track and field teams competed at the Malad Invitational on Thursday prior to the school shutting down for Spring Break. Both the girls and boys squads came away with first place finishes and scored over 150 points each.... Read More

Independent Obituaries: April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the April 1, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society.   Joyce Rainey Joyce Mitton Rainey returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on... Read More

TerraPower breaks ground on Natrium Project

April 1, 2026

  • With the NRC permit now issued, Levesque said major earth‑moving will start in days TerraPower’s long-awaited Natrium nuclear project moved decisively into its construction phase this week after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted the company’s construction permit... Read More

Arizona man sentenced for DUI crash that killed horse near Grover

April 1, 2026

  An Arizona man has been sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for causing a head-on collision near Grover last summer that resulted in the death of a horse. Stewart Scott Jones had previously pleaded guilty to Felony Property Destruction... Read More

View designs for Alpine mural and commemorative coin

April 1, 2026

  The Town of Alpine has opened community voting for two projects connected to the United States 250th Anniversary (Semiquincentennial) initiative. Residents are asked to help select the design for a mural installation along the Lower Valley Energy substation fence... Read More

Raffle raises funds for Star Valley Search & Rescue

April 1, 2026

A Kentucky Derby VIP raffle is raising money to buy fully outfitted pickup trucks for volunteer search-and-rescue teams serving Star Valley and southern Lincoln County. The Fishing Dog Foundation is selling $20 raffle tickets for a chance to win an... Read More

Game and Fish tests more than 5,300 samples for CWD in 2025

March 31, 2026

The following is a press release from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department LARAMIE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory tested 5,370 samples from elk, deer and moose for chronic wasting disease in 2025, and CWD... Read More

Game & Fish publishes 2026 mule deer conservation strategy

March 31, 2026

The following is a press release from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently published the 2026 Mule Deer Conservation Strategy, a plan developed in coordination with partners and stakeholders that will help provide guidance... Read More

Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades

March 31, 2026

By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After weeks of fuel leaks and other issues, NASA faced a trouble-free countdown Tuesday on the eve of astronauts’ first trip to the moon in more than half a... Read More

5 Tips for Avoiding Corrosion in Natural Gas Piping

March 31, 2026

Learn practical tips for avoiding corrosion in natural gas piping through material selection, coatings, cathodic protection, gas quality, and more. Read More

University of Wyoming enrollment down this semester

March 31, 2026

  CASPER (WNE) — The University of Wyoming has seen a decrease in online student enrollment for the first time in five years. The spring overall enrollment census is down 1.3% from last spring, said Vice Provost Shelley Dodd, and... Read More

Wyoming’s average gasoline prices up more than 10 cents in past week

March 31, 2026

  CHEYENNE (WNE)  — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.79 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are $1.10.8 per gallon... Read More

Grizzly sow and cubs spotted in Grand Teton National Park, possibly first sighting of season

March 31, 2026

  JACKSON (WNE) — A Grand Teton National Park visitor spotted a grizzly bear mother and two yearlings on Sunday, possibly the first sighting of the season. The bears were seen in the Cunningham Cabin area, about six miles south... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Greys River Collaborative update

March 31, 2026

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WAVE Radio Interview: Tristi Pinkston - Authorpalooza

March 31, 2026

Tristi Pinkston stopped by the WAVE this morning to talk about the upcoming Authorpalooza event on April 11 at the Oregon Trail Center.   Read More

Easter Hop Brings Shop-Local Deals to Fossil Basin

March 31, 2026

Mark your calendars for April 4: the Fossil Basin Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Easter Hop, a family-friendly, community-centered day of activities designed to bring neighbors downtown for movies, treats, and local shopping. Where and when Date: Saturday, April... Read More

SVI Radio Interview: Chris Levesque - TerraPower update

March 30, 2026

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces changes to Sunday worship schedule

March 30, 2026

The following is a press release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Two-hour church to include weekly Sunday School, Relief Society, Young Women, and priesthood quorum meetings In advance of the upcoming general conference leadership session (April... Read More