December 18, 2025

Based on a true story and benefiting the Star Valley Animal Humane Society (a.k.a. Lucky’s Place), “Feisty’s Journey Home”, combines humor and heart. The book was inspired by Star Valley’s very own Stephanie Wardle’s story as she helped her sister... Read More

December 17, 2025

The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the December 17, 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.   Elaine Hunsaker Irene Elaine Casperson... Read More

December 17, 2025

Through resolution, the Star Valley Ranch Town Council has approved a bid for water meter replacement. At their December 9 meeting, the council approved $497,264.98 for a 1,250 meter purchase that will include the associated software. Installation of the new... Read More

December 17, 2025

  The Star Valley Chamber of Commerce proudly announces Afton Coffee Company and Bistro, owned by Jack Swensen, as the Business of the Month for December. Established in May 2024, Afton Coffee Company has quickly become a local favorite, offering... Read More

December 17, 2025

  An auction held on Facebook is raising money to support a local family from Grover. The group “Love for the Lilly’s” ends this Sunday, December 21 with proceeds helping pay for funeral expenses and bills. “We would love to... Read More

December 16, 2025

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December 15, 2025

• Winners will be drawn at the beginning of Tuesday night’s dual The Lady Braves Wrestling Team is wrapping up a gun raffle on Tuesday evening as they look to offset the costs of summer camps and help to send... Read More

December 15, 2025

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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