Gravenmier pleads No Contest on sexual abuse of minor and kidnapping charges
Christopher Gravenmier, 31, of Kemmerer entered a no contest plea to three felony counts in Lincoln County’s District Court Wednesday, July 15. Gravenmier was taken into custody April 22 for allegedly kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Oklahoma and engaging in…
(Photo Gallery) – The Wall That Heals comes to Star Valley
The Wall That Heals was an amazing experience for Star Valley this past week. Here are a few photos from the event. Photos by Duke Dance, Dahl Erickson, McKay Young, Janet Erickson, Tomi Pintler and Zachary Walker.
The Wall that Heals: Love and healing from above
A multi-story feature on The Wall That Heals appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Thousands of patriots, veterans, neighbors and friends lined the streets and backroads of Star Valley on Tuesday, July 8 to…
Property tax increases still capped at 4% — at least for now
By Charles Farmer Douglas Budget Via- Wyoming News Exchange DOUGLAS — The Wyoming State Board of Equalization agreed last week to certify the adjusted property values until the case is settled in court – which is good news…
Alpine grant will cover upgrades for community’s well No. 4
The Town of Alpine has secured a $1,077,000 Mineral Royalty Grant (MRG) to fund major upgrades to Well No. 4. The State Loan and Investment Board voted unanimously to approve the funding on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The grant…
SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
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US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its…
Not Too Shabby named business of the month
A family-run shop rooted in creativity and community has been recognized as the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Month for July. Not Too Shabby, owned by Devin Wright, is celebrating a decade in business this summer,…
Independent Obituaries: July 15, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Leslie Nebeker Leslie Naomi Nebeker, age 68, passed away on July…
City of Cheyenne approves Microsoft’s 3,460-acre annexation
• The proposal generated several hours of public comment from residents, elected officials and Microsoft workers and supporters, pushing the Monday night council meeting until nearly 2 a.m. By Alyssa Tolman Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange…