Unclaimed property’s all-time high payout exceeds $160 million
CODY (WNE) — The State Treasurer’s Office paid $23.76 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30. Payments from the Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office continue to climb as 40.6 % of all money…
Thayne plans for water upgrades
• Community bike trail system not funded The Thayne Town Council approved water system improvements at their July 15 meeting. The council approved a $27,721 project that will include the construction of the Thayne East Boost Station Back Up…
Star Valley Ranch encouraged to have fire evacuation plan
The Town of Star Valley Ranch learned that a new pumper truck will be arriving soon for the Mid-Valley Fire District. The district serves Thayne, Bedford, Star Valley Ranch and the Etna areas. Fire Chief Tedd Jenkins told the…
Star Valley Sports Journal: The World Cup, Training Camp and a MaxPreps battle
This past weekend I wrapped up doing something I never would have thought I would enjoy years ago. I watched a World Cup Final that had nothing to do with the United States other than the location. Spain wrapped up…
Eight Minute Rescue
THIS FEATURE APPEARED IN THE JULY 22, 2026 EDITION OF THE STAR VALLEY INDEPENDENT – Afton will never forget the day a culvert at Canyon View Park became the stage for a miracle. In just eight minutes, a…
Independent Obituaries: July 22, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 22, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Russell Lee Russell James Lee, age 66, of West Haven, Utah was…
SVI Media hosting candidate forum July 30
• Listen or watch live from 7-9 a.m. SVI Media has scheduled a candidate forum for the morning of Thursday, July 30. The forum will take place live during SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-Up morning show. There will also be…
Essential PPE for Search and Rescue Teams
Equip search and rescue teams with PPE that protects against harsh terrain, hazards, weather, and long missions from the first call to a safer return.
Residents are reminded of burn restrictions after multiple calls
Fire restrictions are in effect for Lincoln County but that has not stopped several individuals from lighting fires which has necessitated a response from area firefighters. Officials remind area residents and visitors that there is a county-wide fire restriction which…
Agency asks area citizens to utilize Narcan program
• Reverses overdose effects due to opioids Brittany Ritter with the Lincoln County Prevention Coalition ATODS (Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs, Suicide) is asking area residents and citizens to be aware and utilize a program that could help save a…