Labor committee works on legislation that would designate dispatchers as first responders
By Joshua Wood Saratoga Sun Via- Wyoming News Exchange SARATOGA — “Throughout the entirety of the event, our dispatchers were subject to the screams of the 911 callers, the gunshots in the background and the 911 callers yelling that…
UW President Shane Reeves visits Lincoln County
University of Wyoming President Shane Reeves dedicated a day of meetings to Lincoln County at the end of September, starting with a morning tour of TerraPower Natrium Nuclear Plant under construction near Kemmerer and concluding with a luncheon for…
Afton Elementary adopts Ron Clark Academy Essentials
Afton Elementary School (AES) administrators and staff are teaching students the soft skills of social interaction through Ron Clark’s “The Essential 55” with focus on manners, respect and interpersonal communication. An award-winning educator and founder of the Ron Clark Academy…
Helicopter operations planned in the Tin Cup Canyon
Lower Valley Energy will be working with a contractor to replace an aging transmission pole in Tin Cup Canyon near Wayan, Idaho. As part of this work, a Black Hawk helicopter will be used to transport poles and equipment to…
An Estate Strategy: What It Means and Why It’s Important
From wills to beneficiary choices, a complete estate strategy helps Wyoming and Idaho families prepare assets, responsibilities, and future decisions.
Sports Friday Interview: Cody Tucker – 7220 Sports
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Sports Friday Interview: SVHS Volleyball Pink Night
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SVI Sports Night: October 9, 2026
This week on SVI Sports Night, Jake looks back at Star Valley’s thrilling 28-27 overtime win over Cody last week. Senior cornerback Weston Crogg and center Kemen Filibi join him to talk about the game. Hibbard also catches up with…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Community support is second to none
Even though I didn’t get to be at as many Homecoming events that I normally do, I’m always still blown away by how Star Valley’s game is attended and supported. These comments aren’t designed to bash any other community and…
Independent Obituaries: October 7, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 7, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Tim Lassen Timothy Cary Lassen 79, resident of Star Valley Ranch,…