• New UW forward is a native of Lithuania
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the addition of Jonas Sirtautas (Yo-Nus) to the 2023-24 roster on Monday. He will join fellow Lithuanian Oleg Kojenets in the Brown and Gold.
“We are excited to welcome Jonas to the Cowboy basketball family,” Linder said “Jonas comes from one of the premier programs in Europe in Zalgiris and is an explosive athlete Wyoming fans will enjoy watching for years to come.”
The 6-10, 185-pound forward is a native of Kaunas, Lithuania. He spent time with the club team Zalgiris in his hometown of Kaunas. He was also picked to be a part of the NBA Academy last season in the United States.
His father, Darius is a legendary former professional player in Lithuania and is currently one of the nation’s top player developers. His sister, Ugne signed on to play for Providence this season.
August Afton Town Council
August 20, 2026
The Afton Town Council met on August 11 for its regular meeting, hearing updates on the town golf course, police activity, tourism, development and infrastructure matters. Bryce Burton reported that the Afton Golf Course has remained in good condition despite... Read More
Independent Obituaries: August 19, 2026
August 20, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 19, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Janet Jacobson Janet Ann Jacobson passed away on June 3, 2026 in... Read More
Lawson working toward getting on the field for the Cowboys
August 20, 2026
Star Valley’s Cooper Lawson is hard at work in his second season as a member of the Wyoming Cowboys after coming off a redshirt season in 2025. He talked to SVI about making the transition from high school into a... Read More
(Photo Gallery) - Top of the Rockies Alpine Car Show
August 20, 2026
The Top of the Rockies Car Show is a staple of the Alpine summer as they work to do good and help the community throughout the year. Here are a few shots from the day as people admired the vehicles... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Ru Rok & Administrator Trevor Atkin - Star Valley Ranch
August 20, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman
August 20, 2026
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Hill wins SVHS Invite at Valli Vu
August 20, 2026
The two-day Star Valley Golf Invite in the books after play on Monday and Tuesday. The Star Valley Red team won the boys team race with a score of 613 while Rock Springs was second with a total of 674.... Read More
Mounted Cowboy Shootout happens this weekend
August 20, 2026
Star Valley’s annual Mounted Cowboy Shootout, taking place at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds main arena, opens this Friday, August 21 at 5 p.m. and continues Saturday, August 22 with competition beginning at 9 a.m. Admission if free to the public.... Read More
LCSD#2 Board holds August meeting
August 20, 2026
The LCSD#2 Board of Trustees met in their regularly schedule meeting on August 12. Tim Teichert, Lynn Call, Chairman Darnell Simpson, Connie Day and Jake Long were in attendance. Members Jed Johnson and Dave Jenkins were absent with previous... Read More
LCSD#2 welcomes new teachers
August 19, 2026
Lincoln County School District #2 has welcomed 16 new teachers and certified staff members for the 2026-27 school year. All 16 new employees gathered last week to meet administrators and complete training at the district office building. Following is a... Read More
Welcome Back to School! - Greetings from the LCSD#2 Administration
August 19, 2026
Lincoln County School District #2 Dear Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members, Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! There is something special about the beginning of a new school year. It brings with it a renewed sense of hope,... Read More
Wyoming hopes $100M will be enough for Colorado River compromise
August 19, 2026
By Marit Gookin The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — Litigation, State Engineer Brandon Gebhart testified before the Select Water Committee, would be bad for all seven Colorado River Basin states. While talk of potential litigation has swirled... Read More
Mountain West schools will receive $49 million in buyout fees from departing members
August 19, 2026
College football programs across the country are now in preparation mode for their first games which begin on the final weekend of August for some and the first weekend of September for others. For programs as part of the Mountain... Read More
Pro Love & Light begins its support for young mothers in Star Valley
August 19, 2026
There has been a lot of talk amongst mothers and women in the community this past year about the need for continued support for pregnant and recent mothers in the area. Pro Love & Light hopes to help fill... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin - University of Wyoming
August 19, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Marcus Weber & Brook Merritt - BOSV Braves Reward Accounts
August 19, 2026
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Fundraisers for Bo Hokanson following cancer related stroke
August 19, 2026
Fundraisers have been organized to help a Star Valley man who recently suffered a stroke related to the return of Melanoma. Bo Hokanson of Afton suffered a stroke in recent months. After lifting his skull flap to relieve pressure,... Read More
Buffalo Brims named August business of the month
August 19, 2026
• Sophia Steglich turns a lifelong connection to horses and western wear into a growing business The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce recently named Buffalo Brims its August Business of the Month. Steglich joined the Weekday Wake-up to... Read More
Remembering the Willow Creek Fire
August 19, 2026
• One year anniversary of fire’s first day is Saturday This Saturday, August 22, marks the one-year anniversary since the start of the Willow Creek Fire, located in the Salt Pass area south of Smoot. What started as... Read More
