Grand Canyon remains confirmed to be Timothy Smith, missing Star Valley Ranch man
Remains found Monday in the Grand Canyon have been confirmed to be that of Timothy Smith, 53, of Star Valley Ranch. Smith had been missing since September 3 when flash flooding swept through the Bright Angel Campground where he had…
Mistakes catch up to Braves as Sugar snaps 35-game streak
In a game that always matched the rivalry hype, the Star Valley Braves and Sugar-Salem Diggers clashed in Idaho on Friday night with the home team winning 27-14. The loss ended a 35-game winning streak for the Braves dating back…
SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman
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Afton updates traffic safety measures; Fire Department reports busy year
• Afton firefighters have responded to 92 calls this year The Afton Town Council received updates on new traffic-safety signage near local schools and heard that the Afton Fire Department is nearing its typical annual call volume with four…
Officials identify Texas man who died in crash around Palisades
Idaho officials have released the name of the 71-year-old man who died in a crash on U.S. Highway 26 north of Alpine on Friday, September 11. Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanchez identified the man as James Hanna of McKinney,…
SVHS commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11
Star Valley High School students and staff gathered on Friday morning, September 11, in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Assistant Principal Josh Frazier and US History Teacher McKay Young spoke to the…
Afton administrator honored for open government
Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson has received the Wyoming Press Association’s September Benjamin Franklin Award for Open Government, recognizing her commitment to transparency, accountability and public access to local government. The monthly award is part of the Wyoming Press…
Independent Obituaries: September 16, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 16, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Billy Hoopes Billy Joe Hoopes, age 46, passed away on September…
Common Signs of Wear on Reusable Medical Tools
Spot the common signs of wear on reusable medical tools and learn when scratches, corrosion, or loose parts may signal you need to replace it.
Hot Star Valley Nights hosts annual car show and cruise
Star Valley Auto Club presents the annual Hot Star Valley Nights Car Show and Cruise on Saturday, September 19 from 2-8 p.m. at Kodiak Mountain Resort on U.S. 89 just south of Afton. All proceeds for the non-profit organization’s…