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Third and final sentencing in Thayne ATM burglary
October 28, 2026
• Miles Smith given five to eight years in prison The third and final sentencing has taken place in relation to an ATM burglary…
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SVXC teams compete at State
October 28, 2026
• Boys place 3rd; Girls are 6th The Wyoming Cross-Country State Championships took place in Cheyenne over this past weekend as schools from the 2A, 3A and 4A classifications competed…
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SVI Radio Interview: Brittany Ritter – PROSPER Training
October 28, 2026
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Turley Annexation delayed to a future council meeting
October 28, 2026
The proposed Turley Annexaton in Alpine will be delayed to a future council meeting, with a date possibly coming as early as the November 2 Town Council meeting. The annexation…
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Community rallies for 6th Annual ‘Fighting Hunger Games’ food drive
October 28, 2026
In a year of tighter household budgets, the Star Valley community proved generosity cannot be measured solely by a tally sheet. Sierra Mitchell, head of the Afton Food Pantry, announced…
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Middle Ridge restoration underway in Greys River
October 28, 2026
The Middle Ridge Habitat Restoration Project is underway in the Greys River area late in October. Implemented in phases, the 21,000 acre project is designed to improve the habitat…
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SVI Radio Interview: Superintendent Matt Erickson – LCSD#2
October 27, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Lincoln County Commissioner Mel Shumway
October 26, 2026
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Cobblestone Suites of Alpine named Top-10 in Guest Experience Survey
October 26, 2026
Cobblestone Hotels announced the top ten GES awards recipients at their annual brand awards ceremony in San Antonio, Texas. Each year, Cobblestone Hotels recognizes the properties, teams and individuals that…
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Independent Notes: My Legislative colleagues grow weary of me bragging about Star Valley — especially the schools!
October 24, 2026
During the countless opportunities I have to speak at the Legislature I rarely hesitate to brag about the home country, Star Valley and Lincoln County. In fact, I think my…
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Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: October 21, 2026
October 24, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the October 21, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Proposition 1 Dear Editor, If Proposition 1 passes, everyone who goes to…
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Five Lincoln County teens receive scholarships from Star Valley Health
October 23, 2026
Provided by Star Valley Health Star Valley Health has awarded scholarships to several local students through the hospital’s Employee Dependent Scholarship Program. Founded by the Star Valley Health Charitable Foundation…
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Sports Friday Interview: Coach Marty Linford – Cokeville Football
October 23, 2026
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Annual 4-H Carnival happening Monday
October 23, 2026
Lincoln County 4-H members in Star Valley are hosting their annual Halloween Carnival fundraiser on Monday, October 26 from 5-8 p.m. in the South Exhibit Hall of the Lincoln County…
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SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Devin Simpson – Town of Thayne
October 22, 2026
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Lincoln County School District #2 Board Meeting Recap
October 22, 2026
The Board of Trustees for LCSD#2 met in their regular meeting on Wednesday, October 13. Here are a few items of note from that meeting. The full video can…
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SVHS Marching Braves bring home title
October 22, 2026
Star Valley High School’s Marching Braves won the 3A State Marching Band Championship trophy at the 2026 Wyoming State Marching Festival on Saturday, October 17 in the Casper Ford Events…
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Independent Obituaries: October 21, 2026
October 22, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the October 21, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Phil…
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Squire Farms named October Business of the Month by Star Valley Chamber of Commerce
October 21, 2026
Suzanne Mate’ and Dustin Nelson of Squire Farms shared the story behind their dairy operation, its locally produced foods, and future plans. For Mate’, the farming journey began far from…
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Richardson excels in Marine Corps
October 21, 2026
Provided by Sue Richardson Lily Richardson of Cokeville, Wyoming recently received the United States Marine Corps’ highest honor for a newly minted Marine. Lily was selected as the Fox…
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