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Legislative committee coming to Star Valley April 29-30
April 24, 2024
The Wyoming Legislature’s Labor, Health & Social Services Committee will be in Star Valley for two days of meetings April 29 and 30, at the Afton/Lincoln Civic Center on the fairgrounds. Topics will include the following schedule: Monday, April 29,... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Dr. Zack Hale, Star Valley Health Audiology
April 24, 2024
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Dancing with the Star Valley Stars
April 24, 2024
Dancing with the Star Valley Stars is presenting the third annual dance competition with a lineup of six Star Valley notable individuals who will partner with professionals and vie for your vote at the competition taking place Saturday, April 27... Read More
LCSD No. 2 Mental Health: Professionals strive to support families and the community
April 24, 2024
Mental Health professionals and programs available to support students and staff throughout Lincoln County School District No. 2 include board certified counselors, psychologists, and mindfulness activities. Staff members work hard to connect with students and are trained to recognize and... Read More
Lincoln County prepares for SW growth
April 24, 2024
• Impact fees designed to help counties and towns. Permanent homes planned for LC. As new industry comes to southwest Wyoming, Lincoln County is making plans for both infrastructure improvements and housing. Stephen Allen, Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff... Read More
Independent Obituaries: April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the April 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. Sandra Allen Sandy Allen, was born in Sturgis, South... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: LCSD2 Superintendent Matt Erickson and Chairman Darnell Simpson
April 23, 2024
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SVI Radio Interview: Mr. Adam Guild, SVHS Art Symposium
April 22, 2024
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Funeral services for Harry Keyfauver
April 22, 2024
Funeral services for Harry Keyfauver will take place Saturday April 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Afton 3rd/4th Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will take place from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Read More
Forest seeking public comments on Cache Creek Trailhead Redesign Project
April 22, 2024
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking public comments on the Cache Creek Trailhead Redesign Project to help shape the future of this busy and highly valued trailhead. Cache Creek Trailhead is a starting point for a multitude of activities including... Read More
Funeral services for Dee Call
April 22, 2024
Funeral services for Dee Call will take place Saturday April 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Grover LDS Church. A night viewing will take place Friday April 26, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at the Grover church and from 9-10:45... Read More
Funeral services for Lewis Lamb
April 22, 2024
Funeral services for Lewis Lamb will be held Saturday April 27, 2024 at 1 p.m. in the Afton LDS Tabernacle. A night viewing will take place Friday April 26, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton and from... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Stephen Allen, Lincoln County Commission Chief of Staff
April 22, 2024
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Yellowstone National Park 2024 road improvement projects
April 20, 2024
• Improving safety, access and experience on park roads MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – There will be two major road improvement projects in Yellowstone National Park in 2024. The Lewis River Bridge and Yellowstone River Bridge projects will cause traffic... Read More
Auditions open for Rock Church Summer Theater
April 19, 2024
The Rock Church Summer Theater is about to kick off the year with Auditions being held Saturday, April 27, between 1-4 p.m. at the Old Rock Church in Auburn. The play will be ‘History-Star Valley Style’, by Alene W.... Read More
Independent Notes: Funding our towns and counties and working with our D.C. delegation
April 19, 2024
As Wyoming’s budget is worked over every two years in the Legislature, it includes funding from the state to local governments, called Direct Distribution. Putting this together is a two year process and the funding is divided accordingly. This... Read More
Donation made to Etna Elementary
April 19, 2024
• Top of Rockies and American Legion donate $560 Alpine’s Top of the Rockies snowmobile club, in collaboration with the American Legion in Alpine, have donated $560 to Etna Elementary School to support students who attend there. “Top of... Read More
Linder Adds a Trio of Transfers to 2024-25 Roster
April 19, 2024
• Group includes wing player and a pair of guards University of Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Jeff Linder announced the addition of three transfers to the 2024-25 roster on Thursday. The group fields a duo of experienced guards... Read More
Missing Fairview boy found safe
April 18, 2024
A 9-year-old boy was found safe on Thursday evening after going missing in Fairview. The Star Valley Search & Rescue organized a search for the boy in the Bitter Creek Rd. area about 1/2 mile south of the four-way stop.... Read More
Active search underway for missing 9-year-old boy in Fairview
April 18, 2024
UPDATE: At roughly 7:30 p.m. the Star Valley Search & Rescue reported that the missing child, Daxton Kulman, has been found safe. S&R expresses their gratitude to all the community members who assisted in the search. ORIGINAL: The Star Valley... Read More