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Body of Alpine woman found deceased along Highway 89
July 12, 2026
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an Alpine woman who’s body was found near Wapiti Village on Highway 89. Sheriff Shane…
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Body of missing Snake River drowning victim found by Palisades campers
July 12, 2026
The body of Tory J. Raether, 55, of Charlotte, North Carolina was found by campers along the shore of Palisade Reservoir on Saturday. According to the Star Valley Search &…
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Independent Notes: Riding Behind Richard Petty
July 11, 2026
“Pull in behind Mr. Petty.” “Sure!” That’s what the person advised as SVI pulled up to line up for the Alpine parade. My wife Kim and I lined up the…
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LCSD#2 not making cuts for school activities
July 11, 2026
With the conclusion of the 2026 Wyoming Legislature there was school recalibration. This endeavored to solve what had been what was determined to be an underfunded school model based on…
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Independent Letters to the Editor: July 8, 2026
July 11, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. $3.6 Million Sounds Generous—Until You Do the Math By Amber Hyde Disclaimer:…
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Star Valley could break the all-time record high temperature this weekend
July 10, 2026
The upcoming weekend is forecast to be very hot and dry in Star Valley with the National Weather Service predicting temperatures to climb well into the 90’s. Sunday should be…
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Crystal Springs Cattle wins 2026 Ranch Rodeo
July 10, 2026
A sellout crowd filled the stands and lined the standing room only portions of the main arena at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on America’s 250th birthday in Afton as the…
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Independent Obituaries: July 8, 2026
July 9, 2026
The following obituaries and death notices appeared in the July 8, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Obituaries For more resources including headstones, please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Dennis…
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(Video) – The Wall That Heals opening ceremony
July 9, 2026
The opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is expected to attend the event. The…
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Fire department volunteers do it all during a busy holiday weekend
July 9, 2026
• Highs, lows and long days highlight local sacrifice The area just enjoyed a packed schedule of events and celebrations not just related to annual Fourth of July celebrations but…
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(Photo Gallery) – Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade
July 9, 2026
Photos from the Town of Afton Fourth of July Parade. SVI PHOTOS BY DAHL ERICKSON PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON
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(Photo Gallery) – Town of Thayne Fourth of July Parade
July 8, 2026
The Town of Thayne was beyond full for their Fourth of July celebration as they celebrated America 250. PHOTOS BY DAHL SIMPSON
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Young girl killed in tragic ATV accident
July 8, 2026
A four-year old girl was killed after a tragic ATV accident on the afternoon of July 3 in the Thayne/Bedford area. According to information from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…
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Hometown Heroes Week celebrates veterans this week
July 8, 2026
***Editor’s Note: These events have been moved to Broulims in Afton rather than the east alley of Afton – Star Valley’s new weekly summer tradition, Friday Night Lights, has been…
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Star Valley Ranch works through regional mail snafu
July 8, 2026
The Town of Star Valley Ranch spent a good chunk of June trying to solve the problem of what do you do when nobody can get their Amazon packages. But…
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Brog and Michaelson newest members of Afton Hall of Fame
July 8, 2026
Ernest Brog and Lydia Vilate Michaelson were inducted into the Afton Heritage Hall of Fame on July 4, 2026 at the Afton Civic Center. Below are a few photos of…
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The Wall the Heals Escort Interviews
July 8, 2026
Before and after the motorcade escort for The Wall That Heals on Tuesday afternoon, SVI Media’s Duke Dance spoke with Doug Smith, owner of the trucking company that donates their…
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SVI Radio Interview: Devin Wright with Not Too Shabby – Star Valley Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month
July 8, 2026
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Lincoln County enacts open burning & fireworks restrictions
July 8, 2026
• Ban does not go into effect until July 14 A resolution banning open burning and fireworks beginning July 14 was passed by the Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday, July…
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Blue Sky Camp concert offered Friday
July 8, 2026
Star Valley’s annual Blue Sky Music Camp concert is scheduled for Friday, July 10 at 6 p.m. on the historic Ford Theatre stage in downtown Afton. Camp students will perform…
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