Trump says that he’s asked ‘about 7’ countries to join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz
By SAM METZ, WILL WEISSERT, JULIA FRANKEL and CARA ANNA Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but his appeals have…
KICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Enjoy It While It Lasts” by Dean Lewis
A song released just three days ago by Dean Lewis is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If voted to be kept, “Enjoy It While It Lasts” will be added to both the Swift 98…
Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday
By SOPHIA TAREEN and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A broad and erratic patchwork of severe weather rumbled across much of the U.S. on Sunday, dumping heavy snow and making roads impassable in the Upper Midwest while…
Braves dismantle Bolts in 4A 3rd-Place game
The Star Valley Braves shot the lights out at The Swede gymnasium at Casper College in the final game at that venue in the 4A State Tournament to capture the third-place trophy over the Thunder Basin Bolts in an 81-35…
Lady Braves bring home Consolation Trophy
The Lady Braves wrapped up their 2025-26 basketball season with an impressive 49-19 victory over the Sheridan Lady Broncs to capture the 4A Consolation trophy in Casper on Saturday. What promised to be a battle between two of the top…
March Lunch and Learn with the Star Valley Chamber
Join the March Lunch and Learn hosted by the Star Valley Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 18th, at 12:00 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center. This engaging event is designed to equip local businesses with vital tools and strategies…
(Audio Only) – Braves versus Bolts in 4A 3rd Place Game
After suffering a loss to Sheridan in the semifinals, the Braves will look to cap off their season with a win and a trophy as they face the Thunder Basin Bolts for third place at Casper College on Saturday afternoon….
(Audio Only) – Lady Braves face Sheridan for Consolation Final
The Star Valley Lady Braves will be looking to bring home some hardware from Casper as they face the Sheridan Lady Broncs in the Consolation Finals on Saturday morning with a tip-time of 9 a.m. Audio will be available here…
Letters to the Editor: March 11, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the March 11, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Betrayal Dear Editor, For nearly a decade and throughout three different presidential campaigns we heard Donald Trump adamantly state that his…
Braves lose to Broncs; fall into third-place game at State
Trying to advance to the 4A finals for the first time, the Braves ran into the top-ranked Sheridan Broncs who lived up their billing in a 71-45 Broncs victory. Sheridan, who led the 4A classification in both offense and defense…