January 7, 2026

This summer, Afton will host an important event: The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund located in Washington, D.C. Scheduled for display from July 9 to 12, 2026, this impactful memorial spans 375 feet—the... Read More

January 7, 2026

  The Town of Afton is currently inviting applications to fill a recently vacated council seat following the resignation of Councilperson Michael Butler. Mayor Jeff Jensen, during an interview on the Weekday Wake-up, emphasized the importance of community involvement in... Read More

January 7, 2026

Friends of a local Star Valley family have organized multiple fundraisers following the unexpected death of Jaram Arnold of Afton. The fundraisers include a Facebook auction and buying votes to determine if a local resident shaves or keeps his longtime... Read More

January 6, 2026

Coming back from the holiday break the Lady Braves wrestlers put together a strong outing on Saturday at the MC Filly Invitational at Mountain Crest High School in Hyrum, Utah. The Lady Braves scored 196 team points, trailing just the... Read More

January 6, 2026

The Town of Afton is accepting nominations for inductees to the 2026 Afton Heritage Hall of Fame. Nomination paperwork is available to be picked up from the Town Hall and must be returned to the office there by the end... Read More

January 6, 2026

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January 5, 2026

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January 3, 2026

The Star Valley Lady Braves will try and extend a three-game winning streak into 2026 as they face off against the Preston Indians on Saturday evening. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the game here and on the... Read More

January 3, 2026

The Star Valley Braves will play their first home game of the season as they host the Sky View Bobcats on Saturday afternoon with a 3 p.m. scheduled tip time. Join the SVI crew here and on the SVI Media... Read More

January 2, 2026

The Braves open up 2026 with a trip to Hyrum, Utah to face the Mountain Crest Mustangs on Friday night with a tip-off time of 6 p.m. Join the SVI crew as they bring you the game here and on... Read More

January 2, 2026

A snowmobile accident that occurred southeast of Star Valley on New Year’s day has claimed the life of an Afton resident. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson stated that at 5:03 p.m. on January 1, the Lincoln County Dispatch Center received... Read More

December 31, 2025

When you’re looking to fill the sports section during a week when the local teams aren’t competing? That’s right, it’s column time. I hope you and yours had a great Christmas holiday and have a great New Year as well.... Read More

December 31, 2025

Children from 11 local families were joined by law enforcement officers and community volunteers during a Shop With a Cop event this holiday season, an effort focused on serving families in need while strengthening relationships between youth and public safety... Read More

December 31, 2025

The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the December 31, 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.   Patricia Brooks Patricia Anne Brooks,... Read More

December 30, 2025

Slick roads and driving too fast for conditions were both factors in a crash involving three minors and a semi-truck hauling jet fuel on Tuesday morning. No major injuries were reported.  According to information provided by the Wyoming Highway Patrol... Read More

December 30, 2025

The festive atmosphere was electric last week as the winners of the annual Christmas Coloring Book Competition, organized by Edwards Law Office, were announced on SVI Radio. This year’s event attracted over 1,200 entries from students across Star Valley, showcasing... Read More

December 30, 2025

With the Christmas break extending into the upcoming weekend, the area sports teams have varying options as they start a new calendar year. Here’s a roundup of the Star Valley High School teams for this week. Boys Basketball –  The... Read More

December 30, 2025

This Friday, the Star Valley Sno-Skippers are gearing up for their annual fundraising cornhole tournament in the South Exhibit Hall of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds. This tournament promises an evening filled with friendly competition, delicious food, and exciting prizes, all... Read More

December 30, 2025

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December 29, 2025

Tim Haberberger with the Box Y Lodge up Greys River called into the Weekday Wake-Up on Monday, December 29 with an update on the condition of the Greys River Road and surrounding trails. After Haberberger reported earlier in the month... Read More