SVI Sports Night: September 4, 2026
This week on SVI Sports Night, Jake looks at Star Valley’s upcoming opponent for the Rocky Mountain Rumble — the Raymond Comets — out of Alberta, Canada. The Comets have been one of Canada’s premier football programs for more than…
LCSD#2 continues National School Lunch Program
Lincoln County School District #2 is part of the network of schools nationwide offering continued access to nutritious meals for qualifying students through the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program during the 2026–2027 school year….
LCSD#2 continues to refine safety protocols
Lincoln County School District #2 continues to maintain student and staff safety among top priorities within the district’s policies and procedures. Emotional and mental health awareness and emergency incident training remain critical as students and staff return to school. “The…
LCSD#2 Maintenance improves sanitation strategies
Facilities Management at Lincoln County School District #2 is tasked with maintaining school buildings and grounds throughout Star Valley and Cokeville. Members of the Facilities Department spend the summer dedicated to preparing school property to support the district’s mission in…
Petersen brings home State Grand Champion ribbon
Lizzy Petersen, a 2026 graduate of Star Valley High School, earned four ribbons for her two entries at the 2026 Wyoming State Fair, including Grand Champion Quail and Reserve Champion Ornamental Birds. Her accomplishment represents four years of dedication to…
Independent Obituaries: September 2, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 2, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Debbie Johannsen Debbie Johannsen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,…
Wyoming Classical Academy selects Eagles as mascot
Students at Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine (WCA) have selected the Eagle to be the charter school’s official mascot. The students voted between three finalists, with Mountain Goat and Osprey being the other two final options. The top three were also selected…
Volleyball competes in Cheyenne
• At Evanston Border Wars this weekend Although the Lady Braves volleyball team has some returning varsity experience, this past weekend’s Cheyenne Invite was the first real varsity action for most of this year’s starting rotation and with that can…
Braves fend off Stars 35-28 in Alaska showdown
-This version of this story includes quotes from Coach McKay Young which were not part of the original post last Saturday. A new look Star Valley Braves defensive unit showed miles of heart on Saturday afternoon as they…
Driver charged in fatal Teton Pass crash
• Trooper calls July 7 collision “totally preventable” By Jeannette Boner Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — A 22-year-old Ririe, Idaho, man has been charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle in the…