SVI Radio Interview: Lance Oviatt – Lincoln County GOP candidate endorsement decision
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Runaway RV underscores dangers of Teton Pass
JACKSON (WNE) — As traffic slowed on the approach to Wilson around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, a runaway motorhome towing a cargo trailer barreled down Teton Pass at an estimated 45 mph, prompting one witness to fear another deadly crash…
GOP candidates in Wyoming’s US House race self-fund campaigns to the tune of nearly $6 million
• Nearly 85% of all campaign funds so far have come from personal loans, which dominate individual contributions for hopeful Republican congressmen who’ve filed with the FEC. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com With about a month to go before…
5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say
BICKNELL, Utah (AP) — Five family members who had set out for a day of hiking were killed after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern Utah on Friday, law enforcement officials said. The victims were a captain in…
US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, hitting around a northwestern city believed to…
“Finding Neverland” auditions are July 23-25
Auditions for Salt River Community Theater’s fall musical production of “Finding Neverland” are scheduled for July 23-25 from 6-8 p.m. all three evenings at the historic Ford Theatre. In addition to the call for adult actors, the organization’s fifth annual…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Never Been In Love” by Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown
A new country duet from Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown is up for vote in this week’s Kick Or Keep It. “Never Been In Love” was released on Friday, July 17. If voted to be kept the song will be…
Letters to the Editor: July 15, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. America’s 250th Celebrations Dear Editor We would like to thank all of the people who organized activities for America’s 250th anniversary….
Independent Notes: A Name on the Wall
The first time I saw the Vietnam Memorial was in Washington D.C. I had a break in morning meetings and made a quick trip over to the site. I was overwhelmed by the 58,000 names. While I had concern…
Feds look to return grizzly management to Western states
By Victoria O’Brien Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Federal officials announced Tuesday a new proposal that would return the management of the threatened grizzly bear to the states. Under the proposal, the Department of the Interior…