Art Auction Fundraiser sells 16 pieces
• Nearly $18,500 received in sales and raffle purchases The Star Valley Arts Council’s third annual Art Auction Fundraiser, offered as part of the Hometown Heroes celebration in Afton on July 10, brought over $18,500 in sales and raffle…
Letters to the Editor: July 22, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Opinion: Am I Being Taxed on Unrealized Gains? By Amber Hyde Disclaimer: The following article is protected speech under the First…
BOSV squad wins 12th Annual Andy Johnson Memorial
• Funds used to help area families The Andy Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament added another chapter to their history this past weekend, raising funds to help area families who have been challenged with unexpected medial expenses as they honored…
Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso’s (R-Wyo.) resolution designating July 25, 2026, as the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John…
Lincoln County talents on display in the fair’s community booths
• Register online, deadline for entries is July 29 For Susan West, Lincoln County Fair Board member, it’s about bringing people together and showcasing their talents in the community booths. “I love seeing the people and enjoy seeing all…
Sports Friday Interview: Erin Cazier – Junior Bowling National Finals
Star Valley High School Junior Erin Cazier stepped into the SVI Radio studio during First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday to recap her experience competing at the Junior Bowling National Finals in Minnesota.
Unclaimed property’s all-time high payout exceeds $160 million
CODY (WNE) — The State Treasurer’s Office paid $23.76 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30. Payments from the Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office continue to climb as 40.6 % of all money…
Thayne plans for water upgrades
• Community bike trail system not funded The Thayne Town Council approved water system improvements at their July 15 meeting. The council approved a $27,721 project that will include the construction of the Thayne East Boost Station Back Up…
Star Valley Ranch encouraged to have fire evacuation plan
The Town of Star Valley Ranch learned that a new pumper truck will be arriving soon for the Mid-Valley Fire District. The district serves Thayne, Bedford, Star Valley Ranch and the Etna areas. Fire Chief Tedd Jenkins told the…
Star Valley Sports Journal: The World Cup, Training Camp and a MaxPreps battle
This past weekend I wrapped up doing something I never would have thought I would enjoy years ago. I watched a World Cup Final that had nothing to do with the United States other than the location. Spain wrapped up…