Feds hand over Yellowstone National Park water
By Marit Gookin Lander Journal Via- Wyoming News Exchange LANDER — In the midst of unresolved tensions over how to govern the Colorado River, the Department of the Interior is taking new action related to Wyoming’s waterways. This time,…
Lady Braves wrap regular season this Thursday in Jackson
The Lady Braves had a great home crowd for their annual Pink Night as they hosted the Evanston Lady Red Devils. The visitors dominated the first two sets 25-14 and 25-15 before the Lady Braves found their footing. Star…
Lincoln County School District #2 Board Meeting Recap
The Board of Trustees for LCSD#2 met in their regular meeting on Wednesday, October 13. Here are a few items of note from that meeting. The full video can be found at lcsd2.org. • Financials Mr. JC Instep addressed…
SVHS Marching Braves bring home title
Star Valley High School’s Marching Braves won the 3A State Marching Band Championship trophy at the 2026 Wyoming State Marching Festival on Saturday, October 17 in the Casper Ford Events Center. Earning a Superior rating and 700 points from the…
Independent Obituaries: October 21, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 21, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Phil Raimondo Philip “Phil” Raimondo III, age 68, passed away on…
Legislators look to patch loopholes in public records law
By Marit Gookin The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RIVERTON — When Converse County resident Brandi Sorensen’s son was reportedly targeted by a stalker, she and her family wanted answers about the case against his stalker. First, she…
Squire Farms named October Business of the Month by Star Valley Chamber of Commerce
Suzanne Mate’ and Dustin Nelson of Squire Farms shared the story behind their dairy operation, its locally produced foods, and future plans. For Mate’, the farming journey began far from Wyoming. Raised in Paris by musician parents, she developed an…
Wave Radio Interview: Tamara Cochran – Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare
Tamara Cochran from Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare stopped by The Wave to discuss Mammograms.
Richardson excels in Marine Corps
Provided by Sue Richardson Lily Richardson of Cokeville, Wyoming recently received the United States Marine Corps’ highest honor for a newly minted Marine. Lily was selected as the Fox Company Honor Graduate, the top Marine in her company of…
Star Valley baby competes for national Baby of the Year
• Deadline to vote for semi-finals is Thursday, October 22 Wesley, the son of Jeanett and Ethan Putt of Thayne, reached the quarterfinals in the national Baby of the Year 2026 competition after his mother entered him while caring…