KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Never Been In Love” by Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown
A new country duet from Lauren Alaina & Kane Brown is up for vote in this week’s Kick Or Keep It. “Never Been In Love” was released on Friday, July 17. If voted to be kept the song will be…
Letters to the Editor: July 15, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. America’s 250th Celebrations Dear Editor We would like to thank all of the people who organized activities for America’s 250th anniversary….
Independent Notes: A Name on the Wall
The first time I saw the Vietnam Memorial was in Washington D.C. I had a break in morning meetings and made a quick trip over to the site. I was overwhelmed by the 58,000 names. While I had concern…
Feds look to return grizzly management to Western states
By Victoria O’Brien Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — Federal officials announced Tuesday a new proposal that would return the management of the threatened grizzly bear to the states. Under the proposal, the Department of the Interior…
AI stocks keep falling, while oil prices keep climbing
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More swings for computer chip companies and other winners of the artificial-intelligence boom are yanking stock markets lower Friday. Oil prices, meanwhile, continue to climb because of the war with…
Unique pavement preservation around Palisades Reservoir
• Highway 26 drivers should expect delays as scrub seal work continues through August Pavement preservation work is underway along the U.S. Highway 26 near Palisades, with crews applying scrub seal treatments as part of a broader effort to…
District device usage and phones in the crosshairs at future meetings planned
• Cooperation with other districts and state agencies desired A large part of the most recent meeting for the Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees included a presentation that followed up on a letter sent to the…
In fiery meeting, Jackson town and Teton County officials vote to terminate deal with developer
By Charley Sutherland Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The breakup is official. The Town of Jackson and Teton County have parted ways with Pennrose, the developer both governments picked more than two years…
John Taylor remembers those he served with in Vietnam
• Hamburger Hill, Cocoa Beach and Khe Sanh were a part of Taylor’s service John Taylor, Vietnam Veteran, and Star Valley resident was looking over the Wall That Heals Friday night and reflecting on his service and everyone who…
Lincoln County implements Stage One Fire Restrictions
• Limited open burning and fireworks Lincoln County fire officials are urging residents to use extra caution as Stage 1 fire restrictions took effect overnight, limiting certain forms of open burning and fireworks activity due to elevated wildfire risk….