Bill addressing new residential property tax class flies through legislative session
By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Last November, Wyoming voters passed a constitutional amendment to create a separate tax class for residential property and an optional subclass for owner-occupied residential properties. It’s now…
Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend. He…
Elderly man from Georgetown dies in Bear Lake crash
An 85-year-old man from Georgetown, Idaho was killed Wednesday afternoon in a multiple vehicle accident on Highway 30. Idaho State Police said the crash occurred at 1:21 p.m. on February 19 at milepost 421.8, which is roughly one mile north…
Star Valley Historical Society monthly meeting this Thursday
• “PEARL A PUTNAM and the love of her life WYOMING POET Pistol Davis.” By Ron Anderson, Star Valley Historical Society Margaret Tueller will share the saga of Pearl Athalinda Putnam (1874-1941) and her husband William Henry Davis (1867-1903) as…
Hill Climbs This Weekend – February 21-23. Spectators are welcome. Admission is free
Snow. It’s a way of life for folks in Star Valley. There’s something comforting and predictable about the white blanket that covers all the dust and work, allowing the earth to rest. For some, however, snow brings all the energy…
(Video) – Bear Lake Bears at American Falls
The Bears are trying to extend their season as they travel to American Falls for a 7 p.m. tip-off time. Video is here and on the SVI Media YouTube channel. Radio coverage will be provided on The Wave in the…
Star Valley Sports Night: Feb. 19, 2025
Jake Hibbard returns this week with another episode of Star Valley Sports Night, presented by First Bank of Wyoming. This week, Hibbard previews the upcoming weekend in SVHS athletics, focusing on the basketball matchup again Riverton on Saturday.
Former BYU baseball starter from Blackfoot charged in two counties for alleged sex abuse of children
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – ST. ANTHONY — A 21-year-old former Brigham Young University baseball player who is originally from Blackfoot has been charged in two counties, accusing him of sexually assaulting children….
Independent Obituaries: February 19, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the February 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. Kipp Johnson Farrell Kipp Johnson…
Star Gymnastics Kicks Off Season with Strong Performances
By Kimberly Winder, Star Gymnastics Star Gymnastics has launched an impressive competition season, with athletes showcasing their dedication and talent across multiple meets. Most of our Bronze and Silver teams are competing for their first time this season and we’re excited…