University of Wyoming unveils two finalists for president
By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com The University of Wyoming has narrowed its presidential search to two candidates, and the public can meet them Monday and Tuesday during public appearances in Laramie. Kelly Crane is dean of the College of Agriculture, Life…
Partnership to help service members transitioning to civil life.
SHERIDAN (WNE) — The Wyoming Department of Corrections has announced a new partnership with the Department of War SkillBridge Program, creating a direct pathway for transitioning service members to continue their commitment to public service through employment with…
Proposed coal exchange could unlock up to 250 million tons of coal
By Jonathan Gallardo Gillette News Record Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Campbell County Commissioners are supportive of a proposed exchange of coal between a private landowner and the state of Wyoming. At the county commission meeting last week,…
(Video) – Bear Lake Softball vs Soda Springs
The Bear Lake Softball team is facing Soda Springs on Monday with a start time of 4 p.m.
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Ice Cold Lakes” by The Fray
A new song released two weeks ago by Alternative Rock group The Fray is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, Ice Cold Lakes will be added to the Swift 98…
Letters to the Editor: March 25, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the March 25, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Gravel pit Dear Editor, I am writing about the Lincoln County Commissioner’s pondering approval of a gravel pit on the North Bedford…
Independent Notes: Bank of Star Valley’s success helped others find success, such as SVI Media.
One of the most successful business stories in Wyoming can be found right here in Star Valley. Let me take you back 30 years, when the local bank was sold to an out-of-state banking company. It didn’t go over well…
Star Valley Sports Journal: Sunny Track Weather in March?
This week’s column comes as Spring Break is about to begin for kids and parents of LCSD #2. The rest of us? We’ll be working and marveling at the reduced traffic (not that there’s much anyway) and relaxed feel…
(Video) – Bear Lake Softball at Marsh Valley
The Bear Lake High School softball team will face Marsh Valley on Friday afternoon with a first pitch time scheduled for 4 p.m.
Six Lincoln County seniors receive UW Trustees Scholars Award
Six seniors graduating from high schools throughout Lincoln County have been awarded the 2026 Trustees’ Scholars Award, which is the University of Wyoming’s top academic scholarship. Hudson Himmerich of Cokeville High School, Jacob Platt and Owen See of Kemmerer High…