January 1, 2025

  The new year brings opportunities. Some seats will change in 2025. Our town councils and county will see some limited change. The state will see many new Legislators arriving in Cheyenne, most coming to the House. In all of... Read More

January 1, 2025

January Alpine opened the year with a motion to direct $10,000 to a program to bring a new school to the community. Mora Moudy, born to Walker and Hailey Moudy on Jan. 5, was the Star Valley Health New Year’s... Read More

January 1, 2025

Here is a photo collection of the front pages of all 53 front pages of the 2024 Star Valley Independent. Read More

January 1, 2025

  • Officials are concerned with declining participation Star Valley’s Cutter/Chariot Racing season is underway, with races happening every other Saturday on the track at 1489 Allred Road in Afton. Saturday, January 4 is the next event. All race events... Read More

December 31, 2024

Provided by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine In December the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 – Alpine hosted two programs to honor veterans and support the community.  The third annual Wreaths Across Star Valley Ceremony was performed on December... Read More

December 31, 2024

  • Expansion takes place while similar hospitals eliminate services Star Valley Health is preparing for the official opening of the expanded Alpine Clinic on Friday, Jan. 11. The new addition to health care for the Star Valley community, located... Read More

December 31, 2024

The following obituaries appeared in the December 31, 2024 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.   Helen Goodrick Helen Elaine... Read More

December 30, 2024

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December 30, 2024

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In accordance with U.S. flag code, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and State of Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in honor of President... Read More

December 30, 2024

  By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — A federal agency dismissed concerns about the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, and leaders in Southwest Wyoming are preparing to fight. According to a news release,... Read More

December 28, 2024

  CHEYENNE (WNE)  — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and psychologist- suicidologist Kent A. Corso have released an episode of the podcast “One Minute Can Save a Life” aimed at reducing Wyoming’s decades-long high suicide rate and shedding light on improved... Read More

December 28, 2024

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Monday that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased modestly from 3.2% in October to 3.3% in November. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was higher... Read More

December 27, 2024

• Attire is formal, and masks are encouraged, but not required Star Valley Branch Library is hosting a Book Ball on Friday, January 3, in the Afton Civic Center. With a theme of Midnight Masquerade, the ball is built around... Read More

December 26, 2024

  • Bassett serves students in all buildings throughout the district Deputy Corey Bassett with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, is currently serving Lincoln County School District No. 2 as the district School Resource Officer. Corey’s assignment typically takes him... Read More

December 26, 2024

• Funds raised go toward snowmobile safety awareness and serving the community The Star Valley Sno-Skippers are hosting their annual Cornhole Tournament and Dinner on Friday, December 27, in the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Extension Buildings beginning at 6:30 pm. All... Read More

December 26, 2024

  • Nearly 2,700 coloring pages submitted into the contest After weeks of creativity and vibrant colors, students from kindergarten through sixth grade across local schools submitted a staggering 2,696 entries to the Edwards Law Office Christmas Coloring Contest. The... Read More

December 26, 2024

• Proceeds from the Festival totaled nearly $25,000 Star Valley’s 2024 Festival of Trees event raised $24,638.01 through sponsorships, tree and gingerbread house auctions, and experience and product sales.  Proceeds from the festival were presented to the three food banks... Read More

December 26, 2024

The following obituaries appeared in the December 24, 2024 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. Virginia Randall Heaven got a... Read More

December 23, 2024

On Monday December 23, Duke Dance hosted the SVI Media Christmas Special with local guests sharing their talents during the Weekday Wake-up. The morning featured Matt Harris, Olivia Burnham, the Josh & Denise Frazier family, Laura Childs, Kim Cazier, Luke... Read More

December 23, 2024

  By Jasmine Hall Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The number of occupational fatalities in Wyoming rose 32.4% between 2022 and 2023. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported Thursday that 45 people died in 2023,... Read More