Apathetic attendance attitude a topic of discussion for Lincoln County School District #2
It’s a concept as old as school itself. Students skipping class or not wanting to go to school altogether. There have been entire occupations, rock songs and countless conversations dedicated to the subject. For Lincoln County School District #2,…
Kazia Bame flies at age 17 with SVHS scholarship program
At age 17 Kazia Bame started her studies to become a pilot. At age 18 she was flying solo over the mountain ranges of western Wyoming. “Ever since I was little, it was my dream to be a pilot….
Alpine/Bridger Teton KOA named June Business of the Month by Star Valley Chamber of Commerce
This month’s Business of the Month for the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce honors Alpine/Bridger Teton KOA, locally owned by the Decker brothers and their wives: Josh and Tiffani, and Zach and Madison. Located north of Etna, just off…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Stupid Song” by Olivia Rodrigo
A new song released last week by pop singer Olivia Rodrigo is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept “Stupid Song” will be added to the Swift 98 playlist. Vote to…
Water guzzlers may provide critical relief for wildlife during drought
• How much these human-made oases help and whether they’re appropriate is still up for debate. By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com Dug into the ground, with views as far away as the Continental Divide, rests a fiberglass tub that…
Letters to the Editor: June 17, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the June 17, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. The President and Vietnam Dear Editor We sure have the stupidest President ever in the White House. He claimed that several times,…
Wyoming Game & Fish Director urges more authority in Grizzly Bear policy
Wyoming Game and Fish Director Angi Bruce told listeners of the Weekday Wake-up that the state is doing its share to study and monitor grizzly bears, yet remains constrained by federal rules governing the animals’ status. Bruce reminded the public…
Ribbon Cutting for Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine is June 25
Community members are invited to attend the ribbon cutting for the Wyoming Classical Academy (WCA) in Alpine on Thursday, June 25. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a formal ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Wyoming Classical Academy…
Rick Sessions retires from Afton Airport management
Rick Sessions brought his near 20-year career to a close early this summer after overseeing one of the state’s more popular airports in Afton Sessions watched the aiport grown in size and the number of flights during his tenure….
Incoming UW president unveils his vision as trustees tackle budget challenges
By Rachel Finch Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE – The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees approved new budget measures Wednesday while incoming President Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves unveiled a sweeping leadership reorganization aimed at improving communications…