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…
Governor Mark Gordon Convenes Advisory Panel to Coordinate New World Screwworm Monitoring, Communications, and Protocols
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) convened an ad hoc panel discussion this week with State Veterinarian Dr. Hallie Hasel, State Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Allen, and Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Curren of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to drive proactive protective…
Wrestling generations past honor Clark at community gathering
• SVHS career spanned from 1999-2026 This past weekend, many former students and athletes who wrestled under Eddie Clark in his 27 years at Star Valley High School came together to say thank you and enjoy a few hours…
Isabel Vasco Named Wyoming Gatorade Player of the Year
Future University of Wyoming soccer player, Isabel Vasco, earned an honor for her play this past season. She was named Wyoming’s Gatorade Player of the Year. Vasco put up impressive numbers for Green River High School in 2026. She tallied…
Teichert qualifies for NHSFR
Cokeville resident Clay Teichert qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) in the Bull Riding event after placing 3rd overall in the Idaho State High School Finals. Tiechert received a no score in the 1st and 2nd…
Rotary Club of Star Valley hosts Culpepper & Merriweather
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will be in Star Valley for a stop at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton on June 24. Cory Frome, spokesman for Rotary Club of Star Valley, is helping with ticket sales. He explained…