The NBA’s final 4 is set: Thunder, Knicks, Wolves and Pacers remain, and parity reigns again
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The parity era continues in the NBA. The New York Knicks haven’t won an NBA championship since 1973. The Indiana Pacers won their most recent title that year — in the ABA. The Oklahoma…
Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
By JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his…
Haile Merritt: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
* This feature appears in the May 14, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent In the serene and beautiful backdrop of Star Valley, Haile Merritt’s story is one of incredible resilience and the transformative power of community. After moving…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “77” by Billy Idol feat. Avril Lavigne
A song released about three weeks ago by Billy Idol and Avril Lavigne is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If kept, “77” will be added to the Swift 98 playlist. Vote to either kick…
OES welcomes an air ambulance in assembly
• Students viewed the interior of the aircraft, and learned about the equipment and personnel who operate the machine Students at Osmond Elementary School (OES) enjoyed a hands-on educational assembly outdoors on Monday, when “Air Idaho Rescue” visited the…
Retirement Roundup Podcast: “The Building Blocks of a Good Estate Plan” with Heath Hirschi
This week on The Retirement Roundup, Tim Hale speaks with Heath Hirschi from Luthi & Voyles about the building blocks of a good estate plan.
Star Valley FFA celebrates 2025 Blue and Gold Gala this weekend
• Proceeds benefit future FFA members and projects Star Valley FFA Alumni and Supporters are hosting the Annual Blue and Gold fundraiser and awards banquet for the Star Valley FFA student chapter on May 17 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds….
SVHS elects 2025-26 student officers
• Advisors saw the highest number of candidates in five years of elections The student body at Star Valley High School elected 2025-26 Student Body Officers last week. New SBO Officers include President Janey Young, Vice President Hallie Hokanson,…
Sports Friday Interview: SVHS Track & Field Coach Ty Draney
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SVI Radio Interview: Kemmerer High School’s Owen Barton, Iowa Central Wrestling
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