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Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley

By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, a case that fueled the national debate over immigration during this year’s presidential race….

Burton places 2nd in stacked Nike Regionals

  • Qualifies for Nationals on December 7 According to Jase Burton, he’s had a post-it note on his mirror he sees every day about what he wanted to do this past Saturday as he raced at the NikeCross Regionals…

McClure named MaxPreps Wyoming Football Player of the Year

Smith McClure has been named the 2024 MaxPreps Wyoming High School Football Player of the Year according to the website.  McClure helped lead the Star Valley Braves to a 12-0 mark this season while the program won their third straight…

Governor prepares to appeal Teton County judge’s abortion decision

  By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The day after a Teton County judge struck down two Wyoming abortion bans as unconstitutional, Gov. Mark Gordon signaled that he’s ready to appeal the ruling to…

Weather strands travelers on I-80 for several hours

  EVANSTON (WNE) — All traffic traveling westbound on Interstate 80 on Saturday afternoon was stopped and backed up for miles due to icy conditions and jackknifed semi-trucks.  Approximately 10 miles east of Evanston, one semi’s cab was totally destroyed…

MCER studies reported to LCSD #2 Board

• Transportation facilities recommended to receive funds. The Lincoln County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees met on November 13 and one of the presentations included the results of two Most Cost Effective Remedy (MCER) studies. Rob Tanner with…

The Wave Radio Interview: Shane Johnson, Skilled Nursing Facility Bake Sale

Shane Johnson with the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital joined Lisa Hillier during The Morning Chit Chat to promote the upcoming Skilled Nursing Facility‘s Bake Sale. Funds from the sale will be used to purchase Christmas Gifts for the Skilled Nursing…

SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming

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Independent Obituaries: November 20, 2024

The following obituaries appeared in the November 20, 2024 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.   Mary Lue Jensen Mary…