Juvenile dies, 2 adults rushed to hospital following vehicle fire near Ashton
A juvenile died and two adults were rushed to hospitals after a vehicle fire Friday evening on US Highway 20 north of Ashton. Idaho State Police say a 26-year-old man from Thayne, Wyoming, was towing a 2000 KO Manufacturing 6X20LS…
Independent Letters to the Editor: October 7, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the October 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Knowledge is the Key Dear Editor, I applaud Amber Hyde’s effort to educate folks on public meetings and information. I agree that…
Independent Notes: Making good use of our forest country, a common sense approach.
Monday of this week, we continued to make progress on plans for small timber cuts as coordinated through our national forest districts. That coordination comes through Wyoming Legislature’s Federal Natural Resource Management Committee (FNRMC), which I have been honored to…
Near record high cost of diesel hits farmers at harvest; new orders offer partial relief
By Ryan Dickey Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON – Farmers and ranchers across Wyoming, Nebraska and Colorado are bringing in this fall’s crops with diesel prices still close to the record highs set in September. Nebraska has…
Braves blank Wolves 48-0 to move to 3-0 in 3A West
After edging the Cody Broncs in overtime by one point last week, the Braves returned to a dominant outcome this week in a 48-0 shutout of visiting Green River on senior night. The win moved the program to (6-1) overall…
(Video) – East Idaho Game of the Week: Century Diamondbacks at Bonneville Bees
The Century Diamondbacks (2–4) make the trip to Idaho Falls Friday night to take on the Bonneville Bees (3–3) in an important 5A High Country Conference matchup! Century enters Friday night with some momentum after picking up a 24–14 victory…
(Video) – Bear Lake Football hosts American Falls
Conference play begins Friday night as the Bear Lake Bears (4–2) hit the road to take on the American Falls Beavers (3–3) in a 4A South East Idaho Conference showdown! Find video here as well as the SVI Media YouTube…
(Video) – Star Valley Football hosts Green River
It’s Senior Night for the Star Valley Braves (5-1)(2-0) as they host the Green River Wolves (3-2)(1-1) in a 3A West Conference game on Friday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at SVHS with the First Bank of Wyoming…
Southern Lincoln County rallies following tragic hunting accident
• Firearm-related incident took life of 16-year-old Diamondville boy Residents around Kemmerer and Diamondville are rallying around a local family after a horrific tragedy took the life of a 16-year-old Diamondville resident. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said…
(Video) – Jackson Football back on the road to face Powell
The Jackson Broncs (5–1) hit the road Friday night for an important 3A West Conference matchup against the Powell Panthers (3–3). Jackson comes into Friday night with plenty of momentum after an impressive 41–14 victory over previously unbeaten Evanston. The…