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LCSD#2 Maintenance improves sanitation strategies
September 3, 2026
Facilities Management at Lincoln County School District #2 is tasked with maintaining school buildings and grounds throughout Star Valley and Cokeville. Members of the Facilities…
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Petersen brings home State Grand Champion ribbon
September 3, 2026
Lizzy Petersen, a 2026 graduate of Star Valley High School, earned four ribbons for her two entries at the 2026 Wyoming State Fair, including Grand Champion Quail and Reserve Champion…
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Wyoming Classical Academy selects Eagles as mascot
September 3, 2026
Students at Wyoming Classical Academy-Alpine (WCA) have selected the Eagle to be the charter school’s official mascot. The students voted between three finalists, with Mountain Goat and Osprey being the…
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Gonzales addresses new cardiology service
September 3, 2026
The treatment is called Symplicity Blood Pressure Procedure and it’s a part of the services provided by Cardiologist Dr. David Gonzalez at the Alpine cardiac catheterization lab. Explaining his…
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Star Valley Ranch man missing after Grand Canyon flooding
September 2, 2026
Flash floods in the Grand Canyon have claimed multiple lives this past weekend and a Star Valley man is still missing as search crews continue to look for signs of…
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SVI Radio Interview: Mayor Eric Green – Town of Alpine
September 2, 2026
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SVI Radio Interview: Eric Wiltanger – Wyoming Game & Fish
September 2, 2026
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Alpine unveils Commemorative Arts and Heritage murals
September 2, 2026
The Town of Alpine has announced completion and unveiling of the four America250 Commemorative Arts and Heritage murals that were commissioned last spring. Temporarily on display at the Lower…
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Forest Service begins maintenance on Smiths Fork Road
September 2, 2026
The Bridger-Teton National Forest recently completed a maintenance project on Greys River Road south of Alpine, with improvements made on the South End on Fish Creek and Smiths Fork…
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Cleanup continues following Friday microburst
September 2, 2026
Cleanup efforts continue in the communities of Osmond, Fairview and Smoot following a powerful microburst storm that unexpectedly pounded the southern Star Valley area Friday evening. The weather event occurred…
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SVI Radio Interview: Hope Bell – Rotary Club Fall Festival
August 31, 2026
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Cleanup begins following powerful “microburst” over Smoot, Osmond and Fairview
August 29, 2026
Residents in southern Star Valley are assessing damage Saturday morning after a powerful storm whipped through the area Friday evening, leaving a trail of downed trees, broken power poles and…
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Annual Rotary Club fundraiser happens September 3
August 28, 2026
Rotary Club of Star Valley is hosting their annual fundraiser as a Fall Festival. Formerly called Oktoberfest, this event offers a traditional bratwurst meal on Thursday, September 3 in…
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Jeske earns Congressional Art Award
August 27, 2026
• U.S. Capitol to display winning art piece for a year Jacquelyn Jeske, a 2026-27 senior at Star Valley High School, has earned the 2-D Congressional Art Award for 2026.…
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Independent Obituaries: August 26, 2026
August 27, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the August 26, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. LeAnna…
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August Thayne Town Council Recap
August 27, 2026
The Thayne Town Council met on August 19 approving a lot-combination application, reviewing infrastructure projects and considering a proposed dairy-farm building within town limits. The council approved Brent and…
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Braves Reward Account offered through the Bank of Star Valley
August 27, 2026
The Bank of Star Valley has launched a new account program designed to help middle and high school students build financial literacy while earning rewards and showing…
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SVI Radio Interview: Justin Laycock – Greys River District Ranger
August 26, 2026
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2026 Primary Election Results
August 26, 2026
The Wyoming State Canvassing Board is meeting Wednesday, August 26 for the 2026 Primary Election, which was held on August 18. The board is chaired by Secretary of State…
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SVI Radio Interview: Dr. David Gonzalez – Symplicity Blood Pressure Procedure
August 26, 2026
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