Letters to the Editor: April 8, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the April 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Small Towns, Real Power By Amber Hyde Disclaimer: The following article is protected speech under the First Amendment to the United…
Rock Church Summer Theater auditions scheduled for April 18
This year’s Rock Church Summer Theater will continue the tradition of producing locally-written performances, with auditions being held on April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Charity Williams and the Star Valley Historical Society invite those who are eight…
Wyoming’s crowded U.S. House primary race could produce a winner without a majority
• Ten Republicans have so far announced they plan to run, upping the chances of a splintered vote. By Maggie Mullen, WyoFile.com When Wyoming Republicans show up to vote in August’s primary election, they may face a long list…
Southwestern Wyoming, other upper Colorado River Basin states, prepare for water shortages
• The historically warm and dry winter also will require a significant extra release of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Gov. Mark Gordon joined fellow governors from other Colorado River headwater states Thursday to…
(Video) – Bear Lake Softball at Preston
The Bear Lake Softball team is on the road against Preston on Friday afternoon with a 4 p.m. start time.
Artemis II’s grand moon finale is almost here with a Pacific splashdown to cap NASA’s lunar comeback
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Their dramatic grand finale fast approaching, Artemis II’s astronauts aimed for a splashdown in the Pacific on Friday to close out humanity’s first voyage to the moon in more than half…
Wyoming Athletics Launches “Step Forward for Basketball” Campaign to Build on Historic Momentum
Following one of its most exciting and successful seasons in recent years, University of Wyoming Athletics and the Cowboy Joe Club have officially launched the “Step Forward for Basketball” campaign, an initiative designed to capitalize on unprecedented momentum and elevate…
Wyoming unemployment rate rises to 3.6% in January 2026
CHEYENNE (WNE) — The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 3.5% in December 2025 to 3.6% in January 2026, according to the Research and Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was higher…
G&F rolls out a new tool to analyze sage-grouse populations
CODY (WNE) — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is rolling out SCOUT – sage-grouse cluster ordering by unified trend assessment – a specialized tool designed to analyze annual sage-grouse lek activity and provide the data to build adaptive…
Top community music students present public recital
Private studio music students from throughout Star Valley are participating in the National Federation of Music Clubs Star Valley Spring Music Festival on Saturday, April 11. Honor students who receive top ratings in the festival will offer a public recital…