Drought leads to ‘unprecedented’ black bear conflicts in Wyoming
Wildlife officials plead with homeowners to secure food and trash as black bears range into cities, campgrounds looking for sustenance. By Christine Peterson, WyoFile.com The 5-year-old black bear had a routine. At nightfall, she would climb down out…
Oil and gas leases threaten big game migration routes, lawsuit claims
• Energy development will kick Sublette pronghorn, Baggs mule deer and other wildlife while they’re down, conservationists assert. By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com The federal government broke environmental laws when it leased 179 square miles in Wyoming for…
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Cam Sholly leaving Yellowstone
JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly will be leaving the park at the end of the month, following 30 years in federal service including eight as superintendent. Sholly is leaving for a job as chief…
Fall Creek campsite wrecked
JACKSON (WNE) — Bridger-Teton National Forest employees and volunteers have removed more than 500 pounds of garbage this summer from a campsite south of Munger Mountain. That garbage has included alcohol cans and bottles, fireworks, burned tires, car parts…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “On The Road” by Eric Church
A song released four days ago by country singer Eric Church is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “On The Road” will be added to The Spur’s playlist. Vote to…
Book Review: Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
Review by: April Corwin Lincoln County Library The main characters Samantha and Xavier, meet when she takes her new kitten in for a checkup. Xavier, a Veterinarian, tells her that the kitten has a rare disorder and a special surgery…
I’m Just Me Because Month
By: Angela Thompson, Cokeville Branch Library The I’m Just Me Movement encourages us to recognize and embrace our unique strengths, talents, and achievements. The movement began in 2013 when the Culbreath family needed some help from their community. What…
Weekend Sports Recap: September 11-12
Look for more details on SVHS sports in the September 16, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – REGIONAL GOLF Both Star Valley teams are headed back to the 4A State Golf tournament next week in Evanston after both…