Lady Braves rout Sheridan to claim Consolation Trophy
The Lady Braves won two games and lost another in overtime in a very successful culminating weekend of State basketball to wrap up the 2025-26 campaign. Star Valley fell to Thunder Basin 44-39 in overtime before gutting out a win…
Independent Obituaries: March 18, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the March 18, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Kirsti Mack Kirsti Mack (Kirstine Leavitt), 75, passed away peacefully on March…
Graham wins Star Valley Kids Got Talent
To enthusiastic cheers and applause, Star Valley Kids Got Talent crowned the program’s 2026 winner, Brynlee Graham, on Saturday evening, March 14, in Afton’s historic Ford Theatre. Brynlee took home a grand prize of $500. As her competition piece, Brynlee…
How Snowmelt Shapes Idaho River Conditions
Spring snowmelt across Idaho’s mountains reshapes river flow, raising water levels and altering rapids that outdoor travelers encounter each season.
SVI Radio Interview: Scott Zienkiewicz – Search & Rescue report and fundraiser
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SVI Radio Interview: Chad Baldwin – University of Wyoming
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Osmond man sentenced in sexual abuse case
An Osmond man has been sentenced after accepting a plea deal shortly before a jury trial began. Kenneth Shane Clark, 56, agreed to plead No Contest to charges of Felony Voyeurism and Misdemeanor Sexual Battery. Clark made the plea on…
Alpine Planning and Zoning hearing for the Turley annexation April 14
The Town of Alpine Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a review hearing for a proposed annexation during the regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning at 7, p.m., at Alpine Town Hall, 250…
Public hearing held regarding proposed EMS tax district
The required public hearing regarding a proposed tax district to fund Emergency Medical Services in Star Valley was held on Tuesday, March 17 during the regularly scheduled Lincoln County Commission meeting. Participants were able to attend in person at the…
