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Year: 2026

Letters to the Editor: June 10, 2026

The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the June 10, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Privacy and Fraud Concerns Dear Editor This past February, Senate File 82 placed the privacy of hundreds of thousands of small businesses…

2026-27 School year begins a new two-year cycle for athletics and activities

  For the past two school years, the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) has been using what was a different approach to school classifications in the state than what had been used in the past. For the past two…

Remembering Dale William Johnson At The Wall that Heals

The following feature appears in the June 10 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent Summer Guide which highlights The Wall That Heals and America 250 – In the spring of 1968, Dale William Johnson left his home in Star…

Sports Friday Interview: Jeannie Biggers – MSSA National Finals

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Sports Friday Interview: Bill Riley – Voice of the Utah Utes

Bill Riley, Director of Broadcasting for the University of Utah and longtime voice of the Utah Utes, stepped into the SVI Radio studio during First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday to talk Utah football, basketball, the Big 12 conference and…

Gordon in Washington, D.C. for meetings on Colorado River

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon was in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday meeting with federal officials, Western governors and members of Congress to discuss the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources,…

WDE announces changes to WY-TOPP math and science scores

    CHEYENNE (WNE) — As the school year wraps up, the Wyoming Department of Education has shared an update regarding the WY-TOPP math and science scores from this spring. This year, official math and science scores will not be…

Workplace Safety Tips for Heavy Machinery Operators

Heavy machinery operators should implement workplace safety tips, including preparing the site and maintaining the equipment, to eliminate hazards.

Non-profit works to promote social and political peace

  Become Peacemakers, a state-wide interfaith organization, has recently been established to promote Christian values of peace and good will in the social and political climate of Wyoming. Board members of the organization consist of business and civic leaders, farmers and…

Thayne Fire Department responds to pair of accidents

The Thayne Fire Department and other first responders from Star Valley EMS were on the scene of a pair of accidents in the area on Wednesday and Thursday.  On Wednesday a two-vehicle accident in a t-bone style took place by…