Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
By SAM MEDNICK, SAMY MAGDY and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S. military searched for a second day for a pilot shot down over a remote area in Iran, while U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday again…
Community remembers the Etna church after decades of worship
This feature appeared in the April 1, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – “What an exciting and eventful day that is before us. This will be the last church service in this chapel,” Bishop Michael Hofhiens said as…
Letters to the Editor: April 1, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the April 1, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. EMT Tax District Dear Editor, I write today in response to an EMT tax district which is being proposed! How can we…
Special Agent speaks to Cokeville students
• Richards talks digital footprint and online safety Dustin Richards, a special agent for the Teton County Sheriff’s Office shared insights about digital citizenship, digital footprints, online predators and held a question and answer session with 7th-12th graders at…
Public weighs in on Bedford orchard plan
The public met with organizers Lauren Preston and Kristen Merrill to provide feedback and learn about the ongoing project of creating a free, community-focused orchard in the Bedford area. They are looking for anyone interested in volunteering to reach…
Steve Friess, member of conservative, influential Teton County family, running for US House
By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Another member of the conservative, influential and wealthy Friess family in Teton County has decided to enter Equality State politics. On Thursday, Steve Friess, son of philanthropist…
1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down in Iran, AP sources say
By JON GAMBRELL, SAM MEDNICK and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One crew member was rescued Friday after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran, according to one U.S. and one Israeli official, who…
Artemis II’s moonbound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet’s brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crew’s first downlinked images Friday, 1 1/2 days into the first…
Wave Radio Interview: Senator Harris Legislative Report
Senator Harris spoke of final days of this year’s legislative session in a phone interview with Lisa on Thursday morning.