QB situation may overshadow BYU’s second season in the Big-12
July 26, 2024
It’s not a conversation that fans of BYU are used to having. Who is the quarterback and are they up to the task of winning? Not from a program that has had a signal caller lead the NCAA in... Read More
Phase 1 of ‘War’ updates will be ready for home opener
July 26, 2024
• Loge seating and new press box coming next year The University of Wyoming football team will open their season on the road against new Big-12 member Arizona State on August 31 in Tempe but the Cowboys will be... Read More
Kennington inducted into Wyoming Arm Wrestling Hall of Fame
July 26, 2024
Garry Kennington wasn’t expecting any type of call from the Wyoming Arm Wrestling Hall of Fame. His last official match came more than 30 years ago. The organization was started in 2010. “I was really kind of surprised at the... Read More
Sports Friday Interviews: Cody Johnson, Jeremiah Jensen and Tanner Johnson
July 26, 2024
A number guests joined Duke & Dahl during First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday on July 26. First, Cody Tucker from 7220sports.com discussed the Wyoming Cowboys Football program heading into next week’s fall camp. KSL‘s Jeremiah Jensen then called into... Read More
Salt Lake City officially announced as site for 2034 Winter Olympics
July 24, 2024
In an expected announcement the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City on Wednesday morning of July 24, 2024. The date coincides with a cultural celebration of the pioneers arriving in the Salt... Read More
Six Cowboys Named to Shrine Bowl Watchlist
July 23, 2024
LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 23, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboys have six players named to the East-West Shrine Bowl Preseason Watch List. The Shrine Bowl 1,000 was released on Tuesday with three defensive players, two offensive and on special teamer named to... Read More
Utah State's Seldon Jr. dies in apparent drowning
July 22, 2024
Utah State University football player, Andre Seldon Jr., has died in an accident at Porcupine Reservoir. He was 22 years old. According to information from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, they received reports that a young man was spotted cliff... Read More
Kerr's finish Top 10 at NHSFR
July 21, 2024
Star Valley’s Case & Ryder Kerr brought home buckles after a Top 10 finish in Team Roping at the 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo. The finals were held at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs July 14-20. Their... Read More
Sports Friday Interviews: Mikayla Christiansen, Coach Jason Cazier and Garry Kennington
July 19, 2024
Duke & Dahl caught up with a number of local guests on July 19 at part of First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday. SVHS Coach Jason Cazier and recent Star Valley graduate Mikayla Christiansen called into the show from Casper.... Read More
Sports Friday Interview: Mitch Edwards - 1Wyo NIL Collective
July 12, 2024
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SVI Radio Interview: Jordyn Horsley, Girls Junior America's Cup Golf
July 12, 2024
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Star Valley Sports Journal: Utah State Football and SVHS history
July 11, 2024
We are now into July as the temperatures will verify this week. I know I’m not alone but it shouldn’t be allowed for a location to have both -40 and 90+. I’m not sure who to complain to about this…... Read More
North-South All-Star games are next week
July 11, 2024
• SVHS Coaches leading South Girls In a week, players and coaches for the annual Wyoming Coaches Foundation North-South All-Star Games will begin their practices leading up to the event on July 20. The games, which include a... Read More
Utah tabbed to win Big-12 by conference media writers: BYU voted 13th
July 10, 2024
As if the rivalry between the University of Utah and Brigham Young University needed any more fuel, the media voting for the predicted order of finish in the Big-12 had one of them at the top and the other... Read More
Three Cowboys Earn Preseason All-Mountain West Honors
July 10, 2024
• Wyoming picked sixth in preseason poll LAS VEGAS, Nev. (July 10, 2024) – The Mountain West Conference released on Wednesday its 2024 Preseason Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-Conference Team as selected by Mountain West media members. Wyoming was... Read More
SV Half Marathon is this Saturday
July 10, 2024
• Annual event will include a 5K race as part of the event Star Valley’s 13th Annual Half Marathon is taking place Saturday, July 13. The Half Marathon is offered in memory of Jeremy Kunz, a Star Valley native,... Read More
1WYO Launches its "307 Campaign" Fundraising Drive
July 9, 2024
• The “307 Campaign” seeks to unite the University of Wyoming community, alumni, fans and supporters LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 9, 2024) – 1WYO, the official NIL Collective of Wyoming Athletics, is proud to announce the launch of its “307 Campaign” fundraising... Read More
Offseason Update: Wrestling and Volleyball
July 5, 2024
• Spikers head to Orem team camp next week Continuing to examine the off-season work for the SVHS sports programs brings wrestling and volleyball into the pages of the Independent this week. Here’s a look at those programs as... Read More
(Video) Afton Jr. Rodeo 2024
July 5, 2024
The Afton Jr. Rodeo was held on Friday, June 28 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. The event kicked off the annual Afton Freedom Festival. An SVI Media picture gallery can be found by clicking here. In addition, the Afton Jr.... Read More
Projects take over Braves Field during the summer
July 3, 2024
• Additional turf field, track resurfacing and updated bleachers all under construction. Sometimes a casual drive past the football field and track oval during the summer reveals a quiet or even sleepy day during the summer. Not this... Read More