US military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast
By SAMY MAGDY and MIKE CORDER Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military vowed to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday, part of efforts to force Tehran into agreeing to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz and accepting a…
The Tabernacle Choir’s ‘Music and the Spoken Word’ Expands Reach to Millions Across Africa
• Broadcast now extends to more than 17 countries The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square will present a special broadcast of “Music and the Spoken Word” on Sunday, April 19, 2026, marking a significant expansion of the weekly…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Homesick” by Phillip Phillips
A new song by alternative singer Phillip Phillips is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “Homesick” was released on March 31. If voted to be kept it will be added to the Swift 98 playlist….
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…