Wyoming’s Black Butte Mine Expansion Approved, Extending Operations Through 2039
• Expansion allows the mine to recover 9.2 million tons of coal and create new jobs WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan change for the Black Butte Mine in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The change…
Ray Shaw: The artist behind the Colter’s Lodge mural
In the heart of Afton, Wyoming, Colter’s Lodge stands as a testament to local history and culture, adorned with a mural that has captured the essence of the region for nearly four decades. The original artist, Ray Shaw, is not…
Braves bury Diggers with 21 unanswered points to win 24th straight
The Braves overcame a 14-point deficit and scored 21 unanswered points to shock the Sugar-Salem Diggers with a come from behind 28-21 win on Friday night that set a new school record for consecutive wins. The last time the two…
Night at the Ballpark brings back community softball tradition
Neighbors, friends, and families are gearing up for the first Night at the Ballpark, a community softball tournament happening Saturday, September 13, at Grover Community Park, 275 Main Street. Event organizer Mitchell Wolfley said the idea for the event…
Star Valley Golf teams qualify for State
The Star Valley Golf teams both qualified for the Wyoming 4A State tournament in Cheyenne next week as they placed in the top four of the 4A West Regional Qualifier at the Purple Sage Golf Course in Evanston. Daltyn DeCora,…
(Video) – Braves clash with Diggers in Afton
It’s been a full two years since the Star Valley Braves (2-0) have lost a game. The last time it happened was in 2023 against the Sugar-Salem Diggers in Afton in a 31-14 decision. This Friday night the Diggers (3-0)…
College and Career Readiness program available in Afton
College and Career Readiness programming is now available to individuals who seek a high school equivalency certificate or support with improving their English communication. Programming and classes are available through the center located at 247 Washington Street in Afton…
Independent Obituaries: September 10, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 10, 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. Adam Schneider Adam John Schneider,…
Star Valley Plein Air artists gather next week
Artists of all ages and skill levels from throughout the region are gathering in Star Valley next week, September 13-20, for the Star Valley Arts Council’s annual Plein Air event. Participants spend the week rendering images of outdoor scenes…
(Video) – Bears hit the road to face Snake River
Two teams meet in Blackfoot this Friday night looking for their first win of the season. One will find it while the other will remain winless on the season. The Bear Lake Bears (0-2) are coming off a close 30-28…