AI stocks keep falling, while oil prices keep climbing
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More swings for computer chip companies and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom are yanking stock markets lower Friday. Oil prices, meanwhile, continue to climb because of the war with…
Unique pavement preservation around Palisades Reservoir
• Highway 26 drivers should expect delays as scrub seal work continues through August Pavement preservation work is underway along the U.S. Highway 26 near Palisades, with crews applying scrub seal treatments as part of a broader effort to…
District device usage and phones in the crosshairs at future meetings planned
• Cooperation with other districts and state agencies desired A large part of the most recent meeting for the Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees included a presentation that followed up on a letter sent to the…
In fiery meeting, Jackson town and Teton County officials vote to terminate deal with developer
By Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The breakup is official. The Town of Jackson and Teton County have parted ways with Pennrose, the developer both governments picked more than two years…
John Taylor remembers those he served with in Vietnam
• Hamburger Hill, Cocoa Beach and Khe Sanh were a part of Taylor’s service John Taylor, Vietnam Veteran, and Star Valley resident was looking over the Wall That Heals Friday night and reflecting on his service and everyone who…
Lincoln County implements Stage One Fire Restrictions
• Limited open burning and fireworks Lincoln County fire officials are urging residents to use extra caution as Stage 1 fire restrictions took effect overnight, limiting certain forms of open burning and fireworks activity due to elevated wildfire risk….
Gravenmier pleads No Contest on sexual abuse of minor and kidnapping charges
Christopher Gravenmier, 31, of Kemmerer entered a no contest plea to three felony counts in Lincoln County’s District Court Wednesday, July 15. Gravenmier was taken into custody April 22 for allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Oklahoma and engaging in…
(Photo Gallery) – The Wall That Heals comes to Star Valley
The Wall That Heals was an amazing experience for Star Valley this past week. Here are a few photos from the event. Photos by Duke Dance, Dahl Erickson, McKay Young, Janet Erickson, Tomi Pintler and Zachary Walker.
The Wall that Heals: Love and healing from above
A multi-story feature on The Wall That Heals appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Thousands of patriots, veterans, neighbors and friends lined the streets and backroads of Star Valley on Tuesday, July 8 to…
Property tax increases still capped at 4% — at least for now
By Charles Farmer Douglas Budget Via- Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS — The Wyoming State Board of Equalization agreed last week to certify the adjusted property values until the case is settled in court – which is good news…