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KICK IT OR KEEP IT: "Remember Me" by Phillip Phillips
August 16, 2026
A new song by Phillip Phillips is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Remember Me” will be added to the Swift 98 and Wave playlists. Vote by texting (307) 203-4637.... Read More
Sports Friday Interview: Coach Kelly Fullmer - SVHS Golf
August 15, 2026
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Star Valley Sports Journal: The Loss of a Giant, the shadow of Alaska and getting one’s feet dirty at the Lincoln County Fair
August 15, 2026
I never really made a decision to include things like this in my sports column but it’s just kind of happened over the past few years. The remembering of people who had big impacts on SVHS sports who have... Read More
Virginia-based PAC spends $549,000 largely backing Wyoming Freedom Caucus candidates
August 15, 2026
• Make Liberty Win has spent half a million dollars in Wyoming since May, outspending several campaigns of the candidates the group is backing. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com CASPER—For college student Sofia Downing, a summer gig knocking on... Read More
Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: August 12, 2026
August 15, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the August 12, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. PRINCIPLES …. Not PERSONALITIES Dear Editor As we cast our vote next week, hopefully we have evaluated the politicians on Principles,... Read More
Independent Notes: Take the time to vote. Early voting is open now and don’t miss the primary on August 18.
August 15, 2026
The privilege to cast a vote is priceless. Sometimes it makes a difference, sometimes it’s absorbed within a larger picture and we don’t see the immediate results. However, it’s still an incredible honor to vote. I have the opportunity... Read More
One Voter’s Opinion
August 14, 2026
The following is a paid political endorsement provided by Evan Simpson Having served with many of the state and federal office political candidates, I have developed opinions of who are good leaders, and who are not. I offer the following... Read More
Star Valley Golf places second at Powell Invite to open 2026 season
August 14, 2026
The first fall sports tournaments of the 2026 season are wrapping up and that includes high school golf where Star Valley competed in Powell for a two-day event. On the boys side, the Lander Tigers fended off the Braves by... Read More
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
August 14, 2026
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive... Read More
Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington
August 14, 2026
By GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A person has been arrested in connection with vandalism at The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced... Read More
Sports Friday Interview: Cooper "Big Country" Lawson
August 14, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Kyle Roniger - SVH Director of Nursing
August 14, 2026
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Cowboys Enter Second Week of Fall Camp
August 14, 2026
• Pokes open Season at CSU on Sept. 5 The Wyoming Cowboys hit the field on Thursday after an off day and Media Day yesterday for the seventh practice of the fall on Jonah Field inside War Memorial Stadium. What... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Brian Muir - City of Kemmerer Administrator
August 14, 2026
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Nearly $100,000 awarded in PRCA events during Fair
August 14, 2026
Three evenings of professional rodeo filled the stands for the final three days of the 2026 Lincoln County Fair. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) entertained the crowds with multiple highly-ranked competitors all trying to take home a share of... Read More
Thayne opens new pickleball courts
August 14, 2026
The Town of Thayne formally opened the new community pickleball courts Friday, Aug. 7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The addition of an outdoor court provides the opportunity for pickleball leagues to develop and base from the Town of... Read More
Alyssa Glover Scores in Waning Seconds to Lift Soccer to 1-0 Victory over Drake
August 14, 2026
It took 89 minutes and 46 seconds, but the University of Wyoming soccer team found its breakthrough Thursday at the Madrid Sports Complex. Alyssa Glover netted a score with just 14 seconds remaining, which lifted the Cowgirls to a 1-0... Read More
Governor Gordon Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Ann Simpson
August 14, 2026
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has ordered both the U.S. and Wyoming state flags to be flown at half-staff statewide Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in honor and memory of Ann Simpson, wife of the late former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson. Ann... Read More
Essential PPE Every Industrial Worker Should Have
August 13, 2026
Learn which PPE helps protect workers in mining, natural gas, and other industrial settings, from hard hats and eye protection to gloves and footwear. Read More
Stamey returns to Ford Theatre Saturday
August 13, 2026
Dave Stamey, an acclaimed cowboy musician and entertainer, is returning to Afton to give a concert at the historic Ford Theatre on Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m. A member of the Western Music Hall of Fame since 2016,... Read More