Lady Braves and Braves place 2nd at 4A West Regionals
The 4A West Regionals were held in Evanston over the weekend and both the Lady Braves and Braves qualified for the State tournament and finished as the #2 seed from the conference. On the girls side, Star Valley rolled past…
Senate, House agree on recalibration bill
By Carrie Haderlie Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Legislature’s K-12 public school funding recalibration bill is headed to the governor. On Thursday, the Senate voted 31-0 to unanimously concur with the House’s position…
Highway Patrol Association hopes raises will alleviate retention crisis
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers made headlines over the past few weeks when an advocacy campaign revealing the agency’s struggles with funding, retaining staff and maintaining a safe…
Letters to the Editor: March 4, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the March 4, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. SF-0082 Dear Editor, SF-0082 is misguided. Senate file: Duties of registered agents-amendments, is an attempt to prevent LLC fraud. It would require…
Thayne Town Council meeting summary
The Thayne Town Council convened, focusing on important community matters. A public hearing for liquor license renewals was held for several establishments, including Pine’s Bar, Broulim’s Supermarket, Graze, Dad’s Bar and Steakhouse, Forever West on Main, and El Rodeo…
Over $1,600 raised for Lucky’s Place
The Animal Humane Society of Star Valley, known to most as Lucky’s Place, says it costs an average of $276,000 annually to operate a nonprofit animal shelter — which highlights the importance of community donations. This past week, Lucky’s…
Alpine, Cokeville to create community murals
Alpine and Cokeville officials are in the process of creating murals in their communities with funds received through the grant offered by the State of Wyoming in celebration of the Semiquincentennial of the United States. The grant is being…
4A West Regional Basketball Tournaement
SVI Media is on site for the 4A West Regional Basketball Tournament at Evanston High School this weekend as teams try to qualify for next weekend’s 4A State Tournament in Casper. CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO OUR WATCH PAGE…
Star Valley Sports Night: March 4, 2026
This week on Star Valley Sports Night, Jake breaks down the 4A West regional basketball tournament and assesses Star Valley’s chances to advance to state. Star Valley Sports Night is presented by First Bank of Wyoming.
Kemmerer nuclear plant granted construction permit by NRC
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) notified TerraPower that their commissioners voted to award the Natrium plant, Kemmerer Unit 1, with a construction permit on Wednesday, March 4. This is the first commercial-scale, advanced nuclear power plant to ever receive…