Local News
Alpine Christmas Craft Fair happening Saturday
December 11, 2025
The annual Alpine Christmas Craft Fair is coming to the Donn Wooden Civic Center in Alpine on Friday and Saturday, December 12-13. This year offers Ladies Night on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. with the traditional day event open from... Read More
Officials respond to Grover shooting
December 11, 2025
The following is a news release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office – On the night of December 9, 2025, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic violence incident at a residence on Meadow... Read More
Forgotten Carols musical returns to the Ford
December 11, 2025
Michael McLean’s Christmas musical, “The Forgotten Carols,” returns to the Ford Theatre in downtown Afton December 11, 12, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. each night. A seasonal favorite, “The Forgotten Carols,” offers a story of redemption and forgiveness for... Read More
Eagle project brings warmth to families in need
December 11, 2025
Jake Dandridge, a sophomore at Star Valley High School, has completed his Eagle Scout project by presenting the Afton Food Pantry with three cords of firewood that he blocked, split and bundled over the course of three months and 105... Read More
LCSD#2 School Board Recap
December 11, 2025
The Lincoln County School District #2 Board of Trustees met in their regularly scheduled meeting on December 3. Here are a few items from this meeting. The full stream of the meeting can be found at lcsd2.org. Mr. J.C. Inskeep... Read More
Deering appointed as Circuit Court Judge in Lincoln County
December 10, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has appointed Thomas Deering to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Third Judicial District serving Lincoln County. Deering’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Greg S. Corpening. Mr. Deering grew up... Read More
Independent Obituaries: December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the December 10, 2025 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Jackie Oswald Jacqueline “Jackie” Oswald,... Read More
Alpine Fire Department working toward Nordic Ranches building
December 10, 2025
• Hope to be completed by end of January There may not be a more diverse set of outdoor surroundings to tame for first responders than western Wyoming. With mountains, lakes, rivers and wildlife mixing along a highway intersection for... Read More
Braves open ’25-’26 campaign at TitleOne Tip-Off
December 10, 2025
The Star Valley Braves open up their 2025-26 schedule with an ambitious slate of games against out of state opponents over the next two weekends with tournament play in both Idaho Falls and Preston. This week, Star Valley will... Read More
Braves Brawl is this Friday and Saturday at SVHS
December 10, 2025
The Star Valley Braves wrestling team will be at home this weekend as they host the annual Braves Brawl against six other visiting squads in a dual-format tournament on Friday and Saturday. Coach Eddie Clark, now entering his 27th... Read More
SVHS Drama Team brings home 3A state title
December 10, 2025
Star Valley High School’s Drama Team brought home the 3A Sweepstakes Gold Medal from the 2025 Wyoming State Thespian Festival that was held in Laramie December 5-6. This is the first time SVHS has been awarded the first-place state ribbon... Read More
Two men sentenced for Thayne ATM burglary
December 10, 2025
Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson provided an update on two men who were arrested and convicted in connection to a Thayne ATM burglary in February of this year. Billy Ray Chavis of Fresno, Texas and Demarcus Thomas of Houston, Texas... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Star Valley Chamber of Commerce and Afton Coffee Co.
December 10, 2025
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Lady Braves open season in Evanston
December 10, 2025
With the second week of practice now tucked away, winter sports teams are now gearing up for their first contests of the 2025-26 seasons this weekend. For the Lady Braves, they will be heading to Evanston where they will... Read More
Alpine works through utility ordinances
December 10, 2025
Alpine continues to work on utility ordinances at the end of the year. Ordinances, 2025, 12, 13 and 14 came before the town council for third reading discussion at the December 2 meeting. The ordinances addressed procedure, capacity and... Read More
Town of Afton pursues SLIB loan for water infrastructure project
December 10, 2025
Afton Town Administrator Violet Sanderson has announced that the town is progressing with a crucial project to enhance its water infrastructure. This initiative aims to replace and upgrade the water line along South Highway 89, with the expectation of... Read More
Stars in the Valley 2025 shines this Saturday
December 9, 2025
The Star Valley Arts Council is offering its seventh annual Stars in the Valley Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m. in the Star Valley High School Auditorium. Featuring all local talent, this holiday variety show has... Read More
Common Holiday Scams To Avoid This Season
December 9, 2025
Scams happen year-round, but the holiday season is prime time for criminals who will be working overtime to separate you from your cash. Here are a few common holiday scams we are seeing this season. Online shopping scams: Criminals create professional-looking... Read More
Lady Braves host ‘Brawl’ Thursday at 2 p.m.
December 9, 2025
The three-time defending Wyoming state champion Lady Braves will be back on the mat to begin their quest for another title on Thursday as they host the Lady Braves Brawl at Star Valley High school. Matches will begin at... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson
December 9, 2025
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