“Finding Neverland” selected as 2026 community theater production
Salt River Community Theater has announced the organization’s 2026 Fall Musical as “Finding Neverland,” which is the story of author James Matthew Barrie’s inspiration for his creation of “Peter Pan.” Jaclyn Lechner, who serves as Executive Director of Salt River…
Potential tweaks to district bid policy part of future discussion
The Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting April 8, and discussed a multitude of items facing the area. Those in attendance included Chairman Darnell Simpson and board members Dave Jenkins, Lynn Call,…
SVI Radio: Kentucky Derby Giveaway Show
SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-Up on Friday, April 17 was dedicated to the Star Valley and Lincoln County Search & Rescue units and a VIP Kentucky Derby Experience raffle hosted by The Fishing Dog Foundation. The show included guest interviews from…
Fundraiser created to help 7-year-old following ALD diagnosis
A Facebook auction and GoFundMe has been created to support the family of Raydon Bowen of Kemmerer following a diagnosis of a rare genetic disorder. “Raydon, who just turned 7, is full of energy, adventure, and a love for life,”…
UW Board of Trustees Appoints Sheetz as Executive Vice President
A senior higher education administrator, physicist and former military officer has been named executive vice president of the University of Wyoming. Kraig Sheetz, currently serving as the vice dean for engagement and research at the U.S. Military Academy at West…
Governor Gordon Announces He is Not Seeking a Third Term
The following is a release from the office of Governor Mark Gordon – • Sets Agenda with Cabinet for the Remainder of His Administration “We have just come off a solid legislative win, securing the Essentials Budget to help meet…
SVI Radio Interview: U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman – April 16
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer The same ChatGPT chatbot that gave OpenAI’s chief financial officer Sarah Friar a tilapia recipe for a recent Sunday night dinner at home is also now doing her most mundane tasks at work like…
Star Valley builds bridge to Ukraine community in crisis
• Advocates return to U.S. for political support through petition signatures Star Valley welcomes guests from throughout the world in all seasons of the year. While most of those guests visit for entertainment and tourism, one group of…
Independent Obituaries: April 15, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the April 15, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Cecil Dana Cecil Robert Dana, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend,…