Rigby woman dies after falling into Snake River east of Alpine
The body of an elderly woman from Rigby, Idaho was recovered by Star Valley Search & Rescue Wednesday afternoon, June 18, after she fell into the Snake River. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the woman, identified as Joyce Balls,…
SVI Radio Interview: Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
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Alpine celebrates western heritage with annual Mountain Days
Alpine’s annual Mountain Days celebration is scheduled for June 20-22 at the Don Wooden Civic Center and the Marge Grover Memorial Park. As the 35th anniversary of the Mountain Days tradition, this festival offers attractions for families and individuals…
Rock Church Theater Presents “A Feud For Thought”
The Star Valley Historical Society proudly presents the 32nd season of Rock Church Summer Theater, a beloved local tradition where history, humor, and heart take center stage in Auburn. This year’s production, A Feud For Thought, written by Ruth…
2025 Mountain States Stockdogs features family day
Family Day will be one of the highlights the 2025 Mountain States Stockdog Association (MSSA) June 16-21 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. Family featured activities will include a bounce house, water slide and face painting on Saturday,…
Scams on the rise: Lincoln County Sheriff urges vigilance
In an eye-opening interview on SVI Radio, Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson addressed the alarming prevalence of scams affecting residents. Wyoming ranks among the worst states per capita for these fraudulent activities, and Sheriff Johnson emphasized that the issue is…
SVI Radio Interview: Star Valley Ranch Mayor Ru Rok
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Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but sees two cuts this year
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, the same as they projected in…
Lightning-caused Horse Fire grows to nearly 900 acres on Bridger-Teton National Forest
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A lightning-caused fire that started Friday in the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest grew to around 900 acres over the weekend. The Horse…
Independent Obituaries: June 18, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the June 18, 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. Doris Taylor Doris Shervin Taylor was…