U.S. employers added surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, government says in delayed report
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September, the government said, issuing a key economic report that had been delayed for seven weeks by the federal government shutdown. The…
(Video) – Etna Elementary Presents ‘Peter Pan Jr.’
Etna Elementary School proudly presents the presentation of “Peter Pan Jr.” Watch live below!
Independent Obituaries: November 19, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the November 19, 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. Jim Cress James Richard Cress,…
Find gifting success at the Holiday Craft Bazaar
Star Valley’s annual Holiday Craft Bazaar is open for shoppers Saturday, November 22 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local folks in need of support throughout the coming year….
SV Ranch celebrates 20 years
The Town of Star Valley Ranch is celebrating 20 years as an incorporated community in Wyoming. “We’re still the youngest town in Wyoming being the 99th town, but there’s been a lot that’s been accomplished the last 20 years and…
SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Ru Rok, Star Valley Ranch 20 year celebration
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SVI Radio Interview: Julie Adams, Afton Main Street Alliance
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TerraPower Open House highlights progress and housing needs in Kemmerer
TerraPower hosted an open house last week on November 13, showcasing exciting developments in their ongoing project and discussing the infrastructure needed to support the upcoming workforce. CEO Chris Levesque, along with his leadership team, including Rita Bayer, Andy Crushell,…
SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin, University of Wyoming
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Game & Fish relocate 100 trout in Hams Fork River
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department have successfully salvaged roughly 100 trout from the Hams Fork River north of Kemmerer. The trout were moved from a dewatered segment of the river following a temporary drawdown so that an inspection of…