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SVI Radio Interview: Representative McKay Erickson Legislative Report
February 16, 2026
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(Video) - Braves clash with the Mustangs
February 14, 2026
TIP-OFF TIMES FOR THE GAMES AT NATRONA COUNTY WERE UNEXPECTEDLY CHANGED. GAME TIME IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR A 1:30 P.M. START. Look for video here and on the SVI Media YouTube channel. Audio of the game will be carried on... Read More
(Video) - Lady Braves at the Fillies
February 14, 2026
TIP-OFF TIME WAS UNEXPECTEDLY CHANGED TO 12 NOON. SVI WILL BE STREAMING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Video is here as well as on the SVI Media YouTube channel. Audio will be carried on Swift 98 in the Star Valley area... Read More
Braves tangle with Trojans in Friday night game
February 13, 2026
The meetings between the Star Valley Braves and the Kelly Walsh Trojans have made for some very entertaining games over the past couple seasons and the two squads will be on the KWHS court Friday night with a start time... Read More
(Video) - Lady Braves Basketball at Kelly Walsh
February 13, 2026
The Lady Braves Basketball team will be looking for a regular-season sweep as they play at Kelly Walsh High School on Friday night with a scheduled tip-off time of 5:30 p.m. Find video of the game here and on the... Read More
(Video) - SVHS Wrestling at Evanston
February 13, 2026
It’s the final weekend of the regular season for the Star Valley wrestling teams as they travel to Evanston for duals against both the girls and boys squads. Varsity matches are expected to begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. Video is... Read More
Independent Notes: You are invited to a one-hour presentation on Ukraine, Saturday at 5 p.m. in the Afton Civic Center.
February 13, 2026
By Dan and Kim Dockstader Have you ever met someone and thought, “I am in the presence of greatness!” Recently we had the opportunity of meeting the Ellwanger family who call both Star Valley and Israel home. Russell is... Read More
“Soup" er Bowl food drive largest in tradition’s history
February 13, 2026
Osmond Elementary (OES) and Afton Elementary (AES) Schools battled for the 2026 “Soup” er Bowl trophy February 2-6, with OES taking back the beloved trophy. This year’s food drive collected more food than ever before in the history of... Read More
Dr. Alex Oliver announced as Headmaster of Wyoming Classical Academy – Alpine
February 13, 2026
With great excitement and confidence, we welcome Dr. Alex Oliver to our community as Headmaster of the Wyoming Classical Academy – Alpine, whose leadership brings momentum, stability, and a bright future for education in our Valley. Dr. Oliver brings more... Read More
Sports Friday Interview: Richard Huntsman, Star Valley Little League Baseball
February 13, 2026
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Witness true heroism in Ukraine
February 12, 2026
Living through and emerging from the wreckage and pain of war requires uncommon resilience, devotion to community and homeland, and in this case, a community of friends and teammates beyond borders. For citizens of Novovorontsovka County located in the Kherson... Read More
It’s all about the journey: Bedford youth receives rare dental transplant
February 12, 2026
This feature appeared in the January 28, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent – “Mom,” he said in pain and fear over the phone. “My tooth got pulled out!” Kids that age lose teeth all the time, but this... Read More
Independent Obituaries: February 11, 2026
February 12, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the February 11, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Glen Hyde Glen Hyde was born on a bitter-cold morning in a... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Tyler Schwab, Libertas International Legislative Presentation
February 12, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Tom Glause, CEO of the PRCA
February 12, 2026
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Ford Theatre hosts Spenser for Valentine’s concert
February 12, 2026
Afton’s historic Ford Theatre is hosting Utah native songwriter and troubadour, Nathan Spenser, for a Valentine’s concert on Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m. “We are excited to have Nathan Spenser for this Valentine’s Event,” said Salt River Arts... Read More
Makers Market shares the love in Alpine
February 12, 2026
Alpine Craft Fairs is hosting a two-day Love and Local Makers Market on Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 at the Alpine Civic Center. Friday offers a Galentine’s Ladies Night from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday features crafts, music, food... Read More
New tax district considered to fund EMS
February 12, 2026
A new tax district has been proposed by Star Valley Health to the Lincoln County Commissioners as a way to fund emergency medical services. The proposal from Star Valley Health was to ask the commission to approve the creation of... Read More
Nuclear Regulatory Commission visit Kemmerer TerraPower construction site
February 11, 2026
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission made a stop in Kemmerer at the construction site of TerraPower’s Natrium project. In a post on Linkedin, the NRC stated that Chairman Ho Nieh was “in Wyoming checking out the latest developments at TerraPower’s... Read More
Lady Braves go 2-0 in home triangular
February 11, 2026
The Star Valley Lady Braves wrestlers capped off their home schedule for the 2025-26 season with a pair of dual victories over visiting Kemmerer and Skyline on Tuesday night. The program will now prep for the regional tournament which is... Read More