Star Valley High School Volleyball fundraiser this Saturday in Afton
The Star Valley High School volleyball team is offering a car wash, bake sale and rummage sale fundraiser this Saturday, August 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Afton Volunteer Firehouse at 175 Washington…
Drollingers in the running for “America’s Favorite Couple”
Nearly four decades ago, two high school students met at a dance in Alaska — a brief spark between teenagers from rival schools. Life took them in different directions, across states and decades, through marriages, families, and heartbreak. But…
Volunteers rebuild the Kemmerer Bridger-Teton Trails
• American Hiking Society focuses work on the Shafer / South LaBarge trails The lunch was brief for the trail crew on this July day and it was back to work for nine volunteers restoring the trails of the…
Bridger-Teton opens timber sales to community members
With a new focus on timber production, Lincoln County’s elected officials were taken on a comprehensive tour of the Kemmerer Ranger District during July. Their guide for the southern Bridger-Teton excursion — Adam Calkins, District Ranger based in Kemmerer. Calkins…
Chris Lane announced as feature concert act during Lincoln County Fair after Easton Corbin cancels due to sickness
The following is a press release from the Lincoln County Fair Chris Lane will Headline the Lincoln County Fair Concert this Monday Night Due to doctor-advised vocal rest, Easton Corbin will be unable to perform at the Lincoln County Fair….
Independent Obituaries: July 30, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 30, 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. Vance Harmon Vance Mont Harmon…
The Latest: Tsunami warnings lifted in many places but Chile raises it to highest level
By The Associated Press A tsunami sent waves into parts of Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Russian Far East early Wednesday. The quake was one of the biggest ever…
Star Valley High School Football Team hosting fundraiser event
Star Valley High School Football Team Seniors are offering autographed posters of the 2025 season schedule as a fundraiser for the organization at their Senior Football Poster Signing Event. Senior players will sign the posters following their final camp…
Salt River Community Theater calls for fall musical auditions
Salt River Community Theater has called for actors to audition for their fall production of the Broadway Musical “Damn Yankees.” Auditions are scheduled for Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ford Theatre. This…
5 Key Innovations in Modern Mining Equipment
With demand rising, these five mining equipment innovations help supervisors choose smarter, cleaner tools to support growth and long-term sustainability.