Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition
By BILL BARROW Associated Press Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is directly asking Sen. Mitch McConnell, the state’s most powerful figure in Congress, to disclose more about his condition after three weeks of silence from the 84-year-old since he was hospitalized…
New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
By WILL WEISSERT, FARNOUSH AMIRI and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he’s not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should…
Cokeville student serves in Hageman’s D.C. office
Celebrating America’s 250th birthday has been a major focus on much of the communities in the United States this year; however, being able to celebrate it living in Washington D.C. is something not many will be able to say…
Independent Obituaries: July 8, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Dennis Hale Dennis Lee Hale, 83, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed…
(Video) – The Wall That Heals opening ceremony
The opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to attend the event. The Wall That Heals will remain at Star Valley Middle School…
Fire department volunteers do it all during a busy holiday weekend
• Highs, lows and long days highlight local sacrifice The area just enjoyed a packed schedule of events and celebrations not just related to annual Fourth of July celebrations but also added significance with the America 250 observance. And maybe…
(Photo Gallery) – Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade
Photos from the Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade. SVI PHOTOS BY DAHL ERICKSON PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON
(Photo Gallery) – Town of Thayne Fourth of July Parade
The Town of Thayne was beyond full for their Fourth of July celebration as they celebrated America 250. PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON
Young girl killed in tragic ATV accident
A four-year old girl was killed after a tragic ATV accident on the afternoon of July 3 in the Thayne/Bedford area. According to information from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) the girl and her family were visiting relatives in…
Hometown Heroes Week celebrates veterans this week
***Editor’s Note: These events have been moved to Broulims in Afton rather than the east alley of Afton – Star Valley’s new weekly summer tradition, Friday Night Lights, has been rebranded for the week of July 7-10 as Hometown Heroes…