Independent Obituaries: October 22, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 22, 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. Mark Eddins Mark Powell Eddins,…
19-year-old man admits role in Sublette County murder
By Cali O’Hare Pinedale Roundup Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE — Orion Schlesinger, now 19, pleaded guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree and felony theft of a firearm in the February death of Dakota Farley,…
Iron Man athlete McCallister speaks at SVHS
Motivational speaker, author, athlete and double amputee, Kacey McCallister, is returning to Star Valley for his second visit this fall. McCallister is scheduled to present an inspirational message to Lincoln County School District #2 secondary students on October 27-28. Additionally,…
Marching Braves earn caption awards at State Competition
Star Valley High School’s Marching Braves emerged from the Wyoming State Marching Band Competition on Saturday, October 18 with caption awards in Color Guard and Marching, an ‘Excellent’ rating, and a silver medal in the 3A division. The Marching…
Wyoming Game and Fish elk feedgrounds under review in the Bridger-Teton
Elk feedground use on the Bridger-Teton National Forest is under review. The B-T reports the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission (WGFC) has applied for continued long-term use of facilities at Dell Creek and Forest Park elk feedgrounds to conduct…
Alpine signs placed in three locations
The process of changing the signs welcoming people to Alpine started in 2019 when costs were reviewed for a community improvement project. “We saw the opportunity when we got the Travel and Tourism Board approved for Alpine, so we…
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Amid $400 million highway funding shortfall, Wyoming lawmakers reject fuel tax increase
• Since the state last hiked fuel taxes in 2013, revenue for WYDOT has lagged behind while construction costs have risen. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com It remains unclear how Wyoming will address a $400 million annual shortfall in…
Thayne Town Council summary
The Thayne Town Council convened on October 8, 2025, beginning with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer expressing gratitude for the community. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved, alongside the agenda for the current session. The…
The Natrium® Project Receives First NRC-Issued Environmental Impact Statement for a Commercial Advanced Nuclear Power Plant
• The Natrium1 plant has achieved a key regulatory milestone – a favorable EIS from the U.S. NRC Bellevue, WA – October 22, 2025 – TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company, received notification from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)…