Independent Obituaries: August 26, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 26, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. LeAnna Skinner It is with heavy hearts that we announce the…
August Thayne Town Council Recap
The Thayne Town Council met on August 19 approving a lot-combination application, reviewing infrastructure projects and considering a proposed dairy-farm building within town limits. The council approved Brent and Jamie Bennett’s application to combine Lots 9 and 10. Members…
Braves Reward Account offered through the Bank of Star Valley
The Bank of Star Valley has launched a new account program designed to help middle and high school students build financial literacy while earning rewards and showing their support for Star Valley athletics. Although these accounts are…
What You Need Before Getting Into Online Trading
The accessibility of online trading makes it tantalizing, but no one should just jump right in. Here, we explain what you need before getting into trading.
Short calls for ‘quiet strength’ after winning secretary of state primary
By Brenna Ralston Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON — Republican secretary of state nominee Robert Short said Wyoming voters are ready to move away from political hostility and toward leaders focused on producing results. Short received…
Game & Fish continues investigation into cause of fish mortality in Star Valley
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department continues its investigation of what they are calling “widespread fish mortality” along the Salt River in Star Valley. Based on observations from biologists and reports from anglers, mortalities are occurring throughout the length…
Braves head to Alaska to face top-ranked Stars
• SVI streaming JV and varsity games at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday One word has permeated this past spring and summer as far as the Star Valley High School football team is concerned. Alaska. When is the…
More Cowbell Invite is Thursday at Valli Vu
The Braves and Lady Braves cross-country teams are some of the top teams in Wyoming’s 4A classification each year and yet there still seems to be some surprise among those less attentive types when they take home some hardware…
Samuel “Tote” Harris Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
• He led the Pokes in Rushing last season The fourteenth annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List was announced on Tuesday. Cowboy sophomore running back Samuel “Tote” Harris was named to the list, as he has been named…
SVI Radio Interview: Justin Laycock – Greys River District Ranger
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