The Bear Lake Softball team is facing Soda Springs on Monday with a start time of 4 p.m.
SVI Radio Interview: Holly Bateman Moore - Etna LDS Church
April 2, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Ron Dillree - Lincoln County Search & Rescue
April 2, 2026
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Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
April 2, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon Wednesday, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century and the thrilling leadoff in NASA’s push toward a landing in two years. Carrying three Americans and one... Read More
US crude tops $110 per barrel and Wall Street tumbles after Trump plans to escalate attacks on Iran
April 2, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East. The S&P 500 fell... Read More
YHEC registration happens April 10
April 2, 2026
Star Valley’s fifth annual Youth Hunter Education Challenge is scheduled for June 12-13 on a private lot in Turnerville that borders the North side of Grover Park. Registration opens Friday, April 10 at 8 a.m. With only 64 spots... Read More
Greys River Collaborative ready for projects in 2026
April 2, 2026
Justin Laycock, Greys River District Ranger, and Brett Storey, representing the Greys River Collaborative are gearing up for more work regional work on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. “The Greys River Collaborative is a group of local citizens that have an... Read More
Soccer teams battle in Sweetwater
April 1, 2026
The SVHS soccer teams pushed through their final weekend before Spring Break by traveling to Rock Springs and Green River. Both teams lost both road contests as they not only worked on their skills and conditioning, but also the... Read More
Track teams sweep Malad Invite
April 1, 2026
The SVHS track and field teams competed at the Malad Invitational on Thursday prior to the school shutting down for Spring Break. Both the girls and boys squads came away with first place finishes and scored over 150 points each.... Read More
Independent Obituaries: April 1, 2026
April 1, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the April 1, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Joyce Rainey Joyce Mitton Rainey returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on... Read More
TerraPower breaks ground on Natrium Project
April 1, 2026
• With the NRC permit now issued, Levesque said major earth‑moving will start in days TerraPower’s long-awaited Natrium nuclear project moved decisively into its construction phase this week after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted the company’s construction permit... Read More
Arizona man sentenced for DUI crash that killed horse near Grover
April 1, 2026
An Arizona man has been sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for causing a head-on collision near Grover last summer that resulted in the death of a horse. Stewart Scott Jones had previously pleaded guilty to Felony Property Destruction... Read More
View designs for Alpine mural and commemorative coin
April 1, 2026
The Town of Alpine has opened community voting for two projects connected to the United States 250th Anniversary (Semiquincentennial) initiative. Residents are asked to help select the design for a mural installation along the Lower Valley Energy substation fence... Read More
Raffle raises funds for Star Valley Search & Rescue
April 1, 2026
A Kentucky Derby VIP raffle is raising money to buy fully outfitted pickup trucks for volunteer search-and-rescue teams serving Star Valley and southern Lincoln County. The Fishing Dog Foundation is selling $20 raffle tickets for a chance to win an... Read More
Game and Fish tests more than 5,300 samples for CWD in 2025
March 31, 2026
The following is a press release from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department LARAMIE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory tested 5,370 samples from elk, deer and moose for chronic wasting disease in 2025, and CWD... Read More
Game & Fish publishes 2026 mule deer conservation strategy
March 31, 2026
The following is a press release from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently published the 2026 Mule Deer Conservation Strategy, a plan developed in coordination with partners and stakeholders that will help provide guidance... Read More
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades
March 31, 2026
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After weeks of fuel leaks and other issues, NASA faced a trouble-free countdown Tuesday on the eve of astronauts’ first trip to the moon in more than half a... Read More
5 Tips for Avoiding Corrosion in Natural Gas Piping
March 31, 2026
Learn practical tips for avoiding corrosion in natural gas piping through material selection, coatings, cathodic protection, gas quality, and more. Read More
University of Wyoming enrollment down this semester
March 31, 2026
CASPER (WNE) — The University of Wyoming has seen a decrease in online student enrollment for the first time in five years. The spring overall enrollment census is down 1.3% from last spring, said Vice Provost Shelley Dodd, and... Read More
Wyoming’s average gasoline prices up more than 10 cents in past week
March 31, 2026
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 10.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.79 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are $1.10.8 per gallon... Read More