Governor proclaims Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has signed a proclamation naming Thursday, Nov. 7, 2017 to be Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Wyoming. “Whereas 76 years ago at 7:55 a.m. on Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 1941, in a surprise attack the Imperial…
(Video) – Kyle Roniger with Star Valley Medical Center
Kyle Roniger, assistant director of nursing, spoke with SVI as part of a Health Topics Tuesday.
Greys River Ranger District Readies for Winter Recreation
The U.S. Forest Service’s Greys River Ranger District, in partnership with the Wyoming State Trails Program, supports a number of winter recreation opportunities, and in some places that means changes to travelers. From December 1 through April 30, wheeled motorized…
Alpine seeks public input on 6th penny tax
The Town of Alpine is seeking public input concerning a one cent increase in sales tax, or what is known as the 6th penny tax. The public can vote for/against the optional 6th penny tax on the General Election Ballot…
Star Valley Christmas Company brings a touch of hometown to the holidays
Iris Jasperson is addicted to Hallmark movies – especially holiday movies. She likes the idea of a hometown Christmas, with tree lighting ceremonies, holiday bazaars, Christmas music playing in the streets. So, opening the Star Valley Christmas Company just seemed…
‘A Sacred Trust’: A Thanksgiving feature from the Star Valley Independent
Louis L’Amour probably never knew Samuel Ebenezer Draney, but when the renowned author of Americana wrote about “the man who was ranching,… the man who was opening up the country,” he may well have been describing one of Star Valley’s…
(Video) Hudson England and the SVMC Sleep Lab
As part of a Health Topics Tuesday, Duke Dance spoke with Hudson England who details the health risks associated with sleep apnea and how the Sleep Lab at Star Valley Medical Center can help.
College Football Recap: November 17-18
Here’s a recap of the teams of interest for Star Valley residents for the weekend of November 17-18. Bowl projections are at the bottom of the article. Fresno State: 13 Wyoming 7 The Wyoming offense struggled without star quarterback Josh…
First Significant Snow Storm of the Winter Expected To Impact Star Valley Thursday Night
The National Weather Service is predicting the first significant snow storm of the season to move through Star Valley and western Wyoming Thursday night and Friday morning, impacting road and travel conditions. Local meteorologist Jack Hales reports on his blog…
Serving Wyoming: The latest from Cheney, Barrasso & Enzi
Cheney-pleased with Klaassen: Congressman Liz Cheney said she is pleased the Senate has confirmed Mark Klaassen to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming. She said, “President Trump recognized Gillette native Klaassen’s experience and ability when he nominated…