Public Invited to Community Screening of Wyoming PBS Doc, ‘Home from the Vietnam War’ in Thayne
By Wyoming PBS THAYNE—Wyoming PBS invites the public to a free community screening of its new documentary, “Home from the Vietnam War,” on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Thayne Community Center, 250 Van Noy Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m….
USDA Awards Value-Added Producer Grant to Shumway Farms, LLC
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wyoming State Director Tyler Harrison today announced the agency is awarding $172,000 through the Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program to Shumway Farms in Lincoln County. “As part of the ‘Farmers First’ priority, President Trump…
U.S. Attorney announces major drug trafficking ring bust
By Owen Houtakker Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Friday morning, the local U.S. Attorney’s Office held a press conference alongside both federal and local law enforcement to announce the bust of a methamphetamine ring that…
From 102 Cans to 48,000 Lives: Afton Food Pantry marks 10 years of service
This feature appeared in the September 30, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – When the Afton Food Pantry opened in September 2016, it had a borrowed building, a $1,000 donation, and just 102 cans of green beans….
Independent Letters to the Editor: September 29, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the September 30, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Submit your opinions to the email below. Your Vote Dear Editor, When I grew up, the USSR was our nation’s enemy. In…
MyChart warns of increased scammers
The health records portal MyChart, which is utilized by Star Valley Health, is warning users of an uptick in scammers. In a press release, MyChart stated that the scammers try to “trick patients by using the MyChart name or logo…
Prescribed burns October 5-9 east of Star Valley
The West Zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which includes Greys River and Kemmerer Ranger Districts, is planning prescribed fires on the Star Valley Front Rx Project this week as conditions allow. Prescribed fires help reduce hazardous fuels and wildfire…
SVI Radio Interview: Sierra Mitchell – Fighting Hunger Games Food Drive
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South Lincoln Hospital District seeks mill levy increase
South Lincoln Hospital District voters will decide in the November General Election whether to increase the district’s mill levy from 3 mills to 6 mills, a request South Lincoln Medical Center CEO David Ryerse said is intended to help maintain…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Snakeskin Boots” by Miranda Lambert
A new song released last week by country star Miranda Lambert is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. “Snakeskin Boots” features Ella Langley and would be added to The Spur if voted to be kept….