Independent Obituaries: January 15, 2024
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the January 15, 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. Jennifer Giese It is with…
Afton Town Council Welcomes New Members, Honors Abby Humes for Her Service
At the recent Town of Afton Town Council meeting, the council bid a heartfelt farewell to Abby Humes, who has served on the council for the past six years. Humes, known for her dedication and leadership, was replaced by Scott…
Cold Shooting Too Much for Pokes to Overcome in Road Loss at Boise State
• UW held to 35 percent from the field The Wyoming Cowboys couldn’t overcome cold shooting in a 96-55 road loss to Boise State on Tuesday evening in ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho. Boise State countered the Pokes by shooting…
(Video) Gov. Gordon’s State of the State Address
The 68th Wyoming Legislature convened on Tuesday, January 14 in Cheyenne. The session will include the annual State of the State address from Governor Mark Gordon, which . The address is scheduled to take place Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00…
(Video) – Star Valley Braves Wrestling vs Rigby (ID)
It doesn’t happen often so when it does, it’s a great show. The Star Valley Braves wrestling team is on the home mat on Tuesday night as they host the Rigby Trojans in an interstate dual. Junior varsity matches are…
Why Your Story Podcast: Weight Loss Surgery
On the latest episode of the Why Your Story Podcast, MJ and Tara talk weight loss, while Tara talks about her weight loss surgery experience.
Wyoming jails are forced to warehouse mentally ill. Sheriffs want state’s support.
• Fourteen of 23 sheriffs signed a letter asking the Legislature to shift cost burden to health department. By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com Wyoming sheriffs for years have been frustrated with the amount of time they’re holding inmates in…
Wyoming National Guard activates C-130s to fight LA wildfires
GILLETTE (WNE) — Three Wyoming Air National Guard C-130s equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems, or MAFFS, and associated personnel were activated by U.S. Northern Command to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles…
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
By CORA LEWIS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of…