LC Search & Rescue completes medical rescue
At approximately 3:10 pm on Tuesday August 23, the Lincoln County Search and Rescue was paged out for a medical rescue for an individual that fell from the back of a horse according to a release from the organization. The…
UW wants another $54M from Legislature
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming will make a supplemental budget request of $54.65 million to the Wyoming Legislature for unforeseen financial needs this academic year. If approved, UW officials…
Wag & Walk Fundraiser is this Saturday
◆ Bring your dog, or borrow one from the shelter, and walk a course to raise money for Lucky’s Place. By Breanna Call SVI Media Lucky’s Place is the only animal shelter in Lincoln County. That means the facility rescues…
Azar House: A Pregnancy Resource Center
By Breanna Call SVI Media The circumstances of each conception, pregnancy, and person are vastly different. And each parent has different experiences, perspectives, and needs. In our community, Azar House is here to help navigate such conversations. Sarah Collins, executive…
Emergency crews respond to accident involving semi and pickup near Afton
Shortly before 9 am on Wednesday August 24, the Afton Volunteer Fire Department, Star Valley EMS, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Afton Police Department and the Wyoming Highway Patrol responded to the report of an accident at the junction of…
August 24: Wyoming Senate President Dan Dockstader
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Arizona man identified in power pole hit and run
◆ Suspect facing DUI charges. An Arizona man has been identified as the person taken into custody after driving into an Afton power pole last week and then leaving the scene. Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg said Eric Harris, 45,…
EPA will hold hearing on Afton Spring Sept. 27
◆ Public comment opens Sept. 1, Public meeting Sept. 27. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing in Afton on the community’s municipal water source, the Intermittent Spring Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 9:30 p.m….
Star Valley Health to celebrate Alpine Clinic opening August 31
Star Valley Health CEO Dan Ordyna says the company is holding a celebration event for the opening of the Alpine Clinic August 31 from 4-7 pm. He says this is an effort of a lot of hard work while trying…
Independent Obituaries: August 24, 2022
The following obituaries appeared in the August 24, 2022 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Our sweet wife, mother, and…