July 26, 2024

Garry Kennington wasn’t expecting any type of call from the Wyoming Arm Wrestling Hall of Fame. His last official match came more than 30 years ago. The organization was started in 2010. “I was really kind of surprised at the... Read More

July 26, 2024

• Admission is free. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, in collaboration with the Star Valley Arts Council, is bringing Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, “Hamlet,” to the stage on the lawns of the Kodiak Mountain Resort, located in Afton at 82717 US-89... Read More

July 26, 2024

A number guests joined Duke & Dahl during First Bank of Wyoming Sports Friday on July 26. First, Cody Tucker from 7220sports.com discussed the Wyoming Cowboys Football program heading into next week’s fall camp. KSL‘s Jeremiah Jensen then called into... Read More

July 25, 2024

Funeral services for Charles Bagley will take place August 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Meadows Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place Thursday August 1, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from 9-9:45... Read More

July 25, 2024

• Ruth Brown honored by friends, neighbors, and the Town of Thayne   After being honored as Grand Marshall in the Thayne Independence Day Parade, Ruth Brown recently celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and community. Ruth’s week-long celebration began... Read More

July 25, 2024

  • P&Z working on 41 permits A noise ordinance specific to the town boundaries in Alpine has passed on first reading. The ordinance was reviewed in a July council meeting and addresses noise control within the town limits such... Read More

July 24, 2024

Local Wyoming State Legislative and Commissioner candidates will participate in a candidate forum on SVI Media live beginning at 7 AM on July 25th. Watch live in the player below, or listen live on Swift 98 and the Spur radio... Read More

July 24, 2024

• Simpson and Heward offer comments A new visitor stop in Thayne will include opportunities to share memories on important dates in a locket and key process in what is called Heart of Star Valley. Mayor Devin Simpson said, “I... Read More

July 24, 2024

  • Nearly $29,000 in proceeds benefit SV Arts Council The Star Valley Arts Council held their First Annual Art Auction Fundraiser in the Alpine Airpark last Saturday evening.  Art sales, raffle tickets and admission fees earned the Arts Council... Read More

July 24, 2024

  • Eight person delegation part of the push to improve the world by 2030 In recent months Libertas International has gained traction around the world as an organization doing great work to help aid the most vulnerable. This has... Read More

July 24, 2024

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July 24, 2024

  • Farmer’s Market returning Summer improvement projects continue at Star Valley Ranch. • Bramble Berrry Road will be repaved. “It’s a busy part of town, lot’s of families and commuters use it and now they have a nice road... Read More

July 24, 2024

  • Voters county wide will approve or reject At the request of local municipalities, the Lincoln County Commissioners have approved a resolution to add a 1% special purpose sales and use tax, also known as the 6th penny, onto... Read More

July 24, 2024

The following obituaries appeared in the July 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.     Jim Harmon Jim E Harmon,... Read More

July 23, 2024

At roughly 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, emergency responders in Afton were dispatched to the mouth of Swift Creek Canyon on 2nd Avenue. Afton Police Chief Jason Romberg said a driver suffered a medical incident while driving out of... Read More

July 23, 2024

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July 22, 2024

Salt River Arts Society’s Community Theater is offering “Bright Star” this fall. Auditions are set for August 2-3 from 7-9 p.m. in the Ford Theatre. This year’s production is directed by Camie Rae Garner and produced by Jaclyn Lechner. Any... Read More

July 22, 2024

  • Prizes will be given for six categories The Star Valley Arts Council is offering a Chalk Art Festival in Thayne, July 26-27. Community members, families and businesses are invited to purchase a sidewalk square at the Thayne Community... Read More

July 22, 2024

Lincoln County Commissioner Jerry Hansen stepped into the SVI Radio studio on Monday, July 22 to update listeners on items happening around the county. Topics include the Specific Purpose Tax (also known as 6th penny tax) to be included on... Read More

July 21, 2024

In true Star Valley fashion, a local cowboy showed off his water skills on Palisades Reservoir over the weekend. While at the reservoir with a group of young men over the weekend, Jared Clinger of Freedom decided to show them... Read More