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Month: February 2025

Mexican national arrested in drug bust on Wind River Reservation

According to information provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), on “February 25,  the FBI arrested an illegal immigrant with probable ties to a known transnational drug trafficking organization, which was recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization, on charges…

The Wave Radio Interview: Tristi Pnkston, Bear Lake Arts Council Writing Competition

Tristi Pinkston with the Bear Lake Arts Council stepped into The Wave studio to discuss the Community Writing Competition.  

Independent Obituaries: February 26, 2025

The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the February 26, 2025 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.   Mike Lahoe Darrel Michael Lahoe…

SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Attorney Spencer Allred

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Pope Francis sits upright in an armchair as Argentines in Rome pray for his recovery

By NICOLE WINFIELD, TRISHA THOMAS and SILVIA STELLACCI Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was sitting upright and receiving therapy for double pneumonia Wednesday, the Vatican said, as Argentines, Romans and others kept up the steady stream of prayers…

Latter-day Saint Ward Boundaries realigned in Afton and Thayne Stakes

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Afton Wyoming and Thayne Wyoming Stakes gathered Sunday, February 16 in respective meetings for announcements regarding realignments of current ward boundaries and creation of three new wards. Leaders…

Grand Opening of Thayne’s new Community Playroom

  • A Haven for Families Thayne, WY – Families in Thayne now have a warm and welcoming place to gather, thanks to the grand opening of the new Community Center Playroom, located next to the DMV. Open from 8…

Rep. Byron provides update on key bills, expresses disappointment in Freedom Caucus

Provided by Office of Andrew Byron CHEYENNE, WY – Representative Andrew Byron (HD 22) shares his perspective on new challenges reflected in elected officials’ votes, an update on significant legislative developments in the Wyoming House of Representatives, and insights into ongoing…

Rancher-backed solar power bill loses glimmer with amendments

  • Rooftop solar advocates were jazzed about expanding the state’s net-metering credit system to ranches, churches and municipalities, but say amended version hits a sour note. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Cokeville area farmer Jason Thornock testified to lawmakers that the…