What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
By JAMEY KEATEN and BEN FINLEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s vow to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany has put a new spotlight on the U.S. role in Europe. There are usually 80,000 to 100,000 troops…
Letters to the Editor: April 29, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the April 29, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Supporting Ukraine Dear Editor First of all, I support Ukraine and I think many Americans do. I often watch Professor Gerdes…
Kick It or Keep It: “Better” by Dirty Heads
A popular new song released last week by a group defined as an American Reggae Rock Band is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Better” by Dirty Heads will be…
Goodbye to an original streamer, SVHS Soccer and the Vanilla Gorilla
This past week had some highs and lows from the local and regional sports scene. Much like the old ABC Sports intro, “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” tagline. We are wrapping up our 12th season…
Independent Notes: Showing up, in person, from Cheyenne to D.C. Priceless in the work of public service.
There we were, sitting around a conference table this week in Washington D.C. with our Wyoming member of Congress, discussing our concerns. This latest trip was looking after the needs of our member-owned cooperative, Lower Valley Energy. Meeting in person…
(Video) – Braves take on Wolverines
In what promises to be a very competitive match, the Star Valley Braves host the Riverton Wolverines in Afton with a 5 p.m. start time.
(Video) – Lady Braves Soccer hosts Riverton
The Star Valley girls cap off a busy week of play with a home match against the Riverton Wolverines. This match is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.
(Video) – Bear Lake Baseball vs Marsh Valley
The Bears and Eagles go at it again during the District Tournament with a start time of 11 a.m. Friday.
Sports Friday Interview: Brigg Hoopes, SVHS Boys Wrestling
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Important Tips for Storing Water on Your Farm
Find important and practical tips for storing water on your farm, including storage systems, maintenance, and ways to protect supply and reduce waste.