West Alley project remains on track for October completion
Work continues on the West Alley improvement project; a major concrete phase is complete, and stormwater infrastructure is scheduled for installation next week. According to Afton Streets Director JR Nield, the project’s concrete roll curb has been poured and…
Independent Obituaries: September 9, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the September 9, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Elling Wright Our dear father, Elling Lyman Wright, passed away peacefully on…
Thayne native Blake Heap earns international recognition
Blake Heap is far from shy when it comes to his experience with horses. Not your average horses, either. He works with horses worth millions, training them to reach their highest potential alongside trainer Wesley Ward. Heap was raised…
Preparing Coal Mining Equipment for a Wyoming Winter
Cold Wyoming winters can challenge coal operations. A practical maintenance routine helps keep essential equipment reliable when temperatures drop.
Hill wins again as Braves take Rock Springs Invite
• 4A West Regionals is this weekend in Riverton The SVHS golf teams were in Rock Springs this past weekend at White Mountain Golf Course for a meet that didn’t just include some of the traditional rivals from western…
The Wave Radio Interview: Dr. Gary Brogan – Bear Lake Superintendent
Bear Lake School District Superintendent Dr. Gary Brogan stopped in to the WAVE to report on the September School Board Meeting.
SVI Radio Interview: James & Hyrum Arbizu – Mountain Music
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SVI Radio Interview: Jennifer Ricupero – Outdoor Discovery Day
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Western Wyoming College and University of Wyoming Launch Express Transfer Agreement
Western Wyoming College (Western) and the University of Wyoming (UW) have launched a new Express Transfer Agreement (ETA), giving Western students a clear path from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree at UW. Through the new partnership, eligible students…
Braves down Comets 42-22 in Poky contest
At the beginning of the season, the difficult non-conference schedule of the Star Valley football team had some wondering if an 0-3 start was more likely than a 3-0 start in 2026. After rolling past the Raymond Comets on Saturday…