US commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump pressures island nation
By BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. commander in Latin America met with Cuban military leaders Friday in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay,…
US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military stopped a merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports by firing a missile into its engine room, the U.S. Central Command said on Saturday….
Complete list of candidates who filed for office
The candidate filing period in Wyoming for this year’s election cycle closed on Friday, May 29. Below are the unofficial lists of county, state and federal candidates who filed, as reported by the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office and the Wyoming…
Star Valley Middle School completes first soccer season
This spring there was something new on the fields at Star Valley Middle School and by extension the fields at Star Valley High School as middle school soccer teams became a realty for the area. SVMS Activities Director, Jake Rich,…
Independent Notes: A U.S. Senator includes our Star Valley youth in his schedule.
One of the things that I like most about Wyoming is working closely with our D.C. delegation. Wyoming is fortunate to have Harriet Hageman in the U.S. House and the team of Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso in the U.S….
Always Choose Adventure: Three European students choose exchange
This feature appeared in the May 27, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. One of the most exotic and educational experiences humans can seek is that of travel – exploring new places and peoples, enjoying new cultures and tastes….
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “Dungeon Crawler Carl”
Review by Elizabeth Larson Branch Manager Star Valley Branch Library Matt Dinniman’s Dungeon Crawler Carl is one of the strangest, funniest and most unexpectedly heartfelt fantasy novels. At first glance, the premise sounds completely absurd; Earth is destroyed by alien…
AARP Wyoming reminds voters to check registration
CHEYENNE (WNE) — AARP Wyoming is encouraging voters in Wyoming to be sure their voter registration is current ahead of the 2026 Primary Election in Wyoming, as Secretary of State data suggests nearly 26,000 fewer registered voters this month…
Lincoln County 4‑H hosts 4th Annual Mini Showcase Showdown
Provided by Shar Perry, UW Extension Lincoln County 4‑H hosted its 4th annual 4‑H Mini Showcase Showdown on May 16 at the Afton Civic Center, welcoming enthusiastic members from Lincoln, Teton, and Uinta counties. Participants had the opportunity to demonstrate…
Wave Radio Interview: Shannon Miller – Baby Animal Days
Lisa spoke with Shannon Miller this morning on the WAVE about “Baby Animal Days” sponsored by Bear Lake Animal Hospital. The event is free to the public and will be held Saturday, May 30 from 11-1 at the Bear Lake…