Barnes wins four events; sets two new class records for Cokeville
The final day of the athletic season was a very memorable one for Cokeville senior Addison Barnes who won all four of her events and set two new 1A Class records in the process. Barnes was the favorite in the…
Star Valley teams wrap Track season at State
The 2025-26 sports calendar is now completed with the final day of the Wyoming State Track and Field Championships coming to a close in Casper. Both Star Valley teams finished 7th overall in the team standings and had nearly identical…
Annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Wyoming Division June 18–21
The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Wyoming Division June 18–21, retracing a rugged and historic stretch of trail that tested the endurance of riders and horses alike. As the nation approaches the United States Semiquincentennial, this segment highlights…
Bridger-Teton National Forest offers firewood permits
Personal use firewood permits are now available for the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The price per cord is $7, with a minimum purchase of five cords for $35. The maximum amount of firewood that may be purchased by each household is…
Letters to the Editor: May 20, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the May 20, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Privacy Engineering Dear Editor It is curious that many newspapers across Wyoming published articles criticizing Secretary Gray for sharing private…
Thomas earns All-State for Lady Panthers on Day 2 of State Track
There’s only one day left of competition as teams closed out their schedule of events on Day 2 of the Wyoming Track and Field Championships in Casper. The Cokeville girls were third in the team standings after Friday’s action with…
SVHS athletes on Day 2 of State Track
The high school sports season is down to its last day as teams rolled through Friday’s slate of events. The Lady Braves scored 30 team points through the first two days of action which puts them seventh overall in the…
Star Valley FFA installs officer team for 2026-27 year
Star Valley FFA installed nine new officers who will govern the chapter through the 2026-27 year at the annual Blue and Gold Gala on Saturday, May 16. Oakley Hepworth leads the new team as President, with Hudson England as Vice…
Hepworth receives Make-A-Wish gift
Ben Hepworth, of Afton, received his gift from the Make-A-Wish Foundation, after recovery from Severe Aplastic Anemia, on Saturday, May 16. His chosen gift was not a trip, but boats and paddle boards, which he hopes will give him opportunities…
Mountain View residents pack meeting seeking answers about proposed data center
By Amanda Manchester Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Discussions regarding Prometheus Hyperscale’s proposed data center grew tense during the standing-room-only commission meeting held at the Mountain View Town Hall on Tuesday, May 19. Residents representing…