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Month: June 2026

KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Girl Dad” by Cole Swindell

A new song by country artist Cole Swindell is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It on SVI Radio. If voted to be kept, “Girl Dad” will be added to The Spur playlist. Vote to either…

Lincoln County Library Book Review: DnDoggos Spells Like Trouble by Scout Underhill

Review by: Nikole Christensen Library Assistant Star Valley Branch Library DnDoggos: Spells Like Trouble by Scout Underhill is a fun and adventurous graphic novel that continues the exciting journey of the lovable DnDoggos crew. Filled with humor, friendship, magic, and…

Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: June 24, 2026

The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the June 24, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent.   Pres. Trump Dear Editor In 18 months President Trump has 1. Secured the border. 2.  Deported thousands of the worst criminals…

Independent Notes: I’ll keep doing it as long as the good Lord, my wife and couple of votes allow!

  I was amazed at the number of people in attendance. I made an early morning run to Casper Monday for the Wyoming Business Alliance Policy and Prosperty Summit. It was one of those over-and-back-in-a-day trips, but important in a…

LCSD#2 grads selected for WCA All-Star games in Casper

  • Games to be played at Casper College July 18 Rosters for the Wyoming Coaches Association (WCA) All-Star games have been released ahead of the weekend which will take place at Casper College on Saturday July 18. Teams representing…

4‑H Members showcase skill at County Archery and Air Rifle Shoot

Provided by Shar Perry, 4-H/Youth Educator UW Extension, Lincoln County   Local Lincoln County 4‑H members demonstrated precision, discipline, and sportsmanship during the annual County 4‑H Archery and Air Rifle Shoot held June 6. Youth in the county gathered to…

Lower Valley Energy Announces 2026 Board Election

The following is a news release from Lower Valley Energy –  Lower Valley Energy members elected directors to represent Districts 1, 2, 6, and 7 during the cooperative’s 2026 Board of Director election. Election results were announced Thursday evening at…

Wayne Heim’s art brings the Old West home

Visual artists are storytellers, preserving moments in time that draw emotion and build connection with the observer. Star Valley native, Wayne Heim, has used his artistic creativity to bring history and the American West to life in the minds and…

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a…

The Mountain West-PAC-12 divorce becomes final on July 1

This is the final week for the Mountain West Conference as it currently sits with major changes becoming official not only for that entity but for a re-launched Pac-12 Conference which is the latest league to have a numeral in…