County treatment program available to help those who want to change
Sometimes going it alone just isn’t enough and as people we need help to change for the better. In the case of those who are facing cases for drugs and alcohol related obstacles, Lincoln County has a treatment program…
Candidate Filing Period now open
• Deadline is May 29 Individuals who wish to run for public office in Wyoming will be able to file for candidacy beginning Thursday, May 14 through May 29. This includes federal, state, county and city/town positions. This…
Star Valley FFA Blue & Gold Gala Fundraiser
Members and supporters of Star Valley FFA will gather for the chapter End of Year Banquet on Saturday, May 16 in the South Exhibit Hall at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Afton. Doors open at 5 p.m., with dinner…
Three SVHS students take gold in State Young Authors writing competition
Three Star Valley High School students took home first place ribbons in the Wyoming State Young Authors writing competition. Senior Taggart Ivie, junior Symantha Hepworth and freshman Aniston Schwab were honored as the state’s first place winners in a…
Lawmakers consider options for free access to court records
By Noah Zahn Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — After years of discussions about modernizing Wyoming’s court records system to allow greater accessibility, state lawmakers are once again considering making a change. Discussions Wednesday during the…
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking…
Musk, OpenAI lawyers begin closing arguments in landmark trial that could shape AI’s future
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writers OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI began closing arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence. Musk, the world’s richest…
Cokeville schools weigh impacts of SF81 funding changes at community meeting
With Senate File 81 (SF81) passing legislation in the 2026 budget session, questions and concerns have been arising across the state of Wyoming about how exactly funding in school districts will be allocated and how activities will be affected come…
Wave Radio Interview: Bear Lake Middle School production of “Into the Woods”
Lisa talked with some of the cast from the Bear Lake Middle School production of “Into the Woods”. The play will be performed Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at 2:00pm and again at 7:00pm both days at the…
Independent Obituaries: May 13, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the May 13, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Carlee Wicks Carlee Jones Wicks, age 71, of 2169 Bittercreek Road, Afton…