The opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to attend the event. The Wall That Heals will remain at Star Valley Middle School through July 12.
Differences in Short- and Long-Term Construction Planning
August 21, 2026
When it comes to construction projects, the length of the word directly affects planning. Learn how short- and long-term construction planning differ here. Read More
Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigating fish mortality event on Salt River
August 21, 2026
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is currently investigating a widespread fish mortality along the Salt River in Star Valley. Based on observations from biologists and reports from anglers, mortalities are occurring throughout the length of the river between the... Read More
Transform Your Career with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
August 21, 2026
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Sports Friday Interview: Coach Marty Linford - Cokeville Football
August 21, 2026
Marty Linford, head football coach for the Cokeville Panthers, called into First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday to preview the upcoming 2026 season. Read More
Star Valley committee launches with Wyoming Community Foundation
August 21, 2026
Brett Storey, a foundation board member and local committee participant, and Charlie Manganiello, the Wyoming Community Foundation’s director of philanthropy, discussed the effort on August 18 on the Weekday Wake-up. Storey said the committee brings together representatives from throughout... Read More
Sports Friday Interview: Heidi Lawson - Star Valley Booster Club
August 21, 2026
Heidi Lawson, President and Founder of the Star Valley Booster Club, joined Duke & Dahl during First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday to promote the club’s plans heading into their first full school year as an official organized non-profit organization.... Read More
Cowboys Basketball Releases 2026-27 Schedule
August 21, 2026
University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks unveiled the full schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 Cowboy basketball season this week. The Pokes will compete in 14 non-conference matchups before kicking off Mountain West play in January with 18... Read More
SVI Sports Night with Jake Hibbard: August 20, 2026
August 21, 2026
Star Valley Football returns next week for the 2026 Wyoming 3A season, but Jake has you covered a week EARLY with the full season preview. Hear from SVHS head football coach McKay Young, defensive coordinator Kelly Merritt, as well as... Read More
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