Alpine grant will cover upgrades for community’s well No. 4
The Town of Alpine has secured a $1,077,000 Mineral Royalty Grant (MRG) to fund major upgrades to Well No. 4. The State Loan and Investment Board voted unanimously to approve the funding on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The grant…
SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
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US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its…
Not Too Shabby named business of the month
A family-run shop rooted in creativity and community has been recognized as the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July. Not Too Shabby, owned by Devin Wright, is celebrating a decade in business this summer,…
Independent Obituaries: July 15, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Leslie Nebeker Leslie Naomi Nebeker, age 68, passed away on July…
City of Cheyenne approves Microsoft’s 3,460-acre annexation
• The proposal generated several hours of public comment from residents, elected officials and Microsoft workers and supporters, pushing the Monday night council meeting until nearly 2 a.m. By Alyssa Tolman Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange…
LDS church would get sacred site, Martin’s Cove, under proposed BLM land trade now gaining steam
• A quarter century after the church’s attempted purchase fell flat, a renewed plan that would trade LDS land has emerged — and it’s garnering broad support. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com NATRONA COUNTY—Driving eastbound toward Martin’s Cove, Lloyd…
House passes bill to ‘ditch the switch’ and make daylight saving time permanent
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The House passed a bill Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, including the White House,…
US reimposes blockade and steps up strikes as Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign Wednesday in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz….
SVI Radio Interview: Travis Osmond, Weed & Pest Knapweed Program
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