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WHY YOUR STORY PODCAST: Paul Stauffer, Fishing in Star Valley
April 18, 2024
On the latest Why Your Story Podcast, Travis and MJ speak with Paul Stauffer, a local avid fisherman and author of the book “A History of Fishing in Star Valley, Wyoming — The Waters, the Fish, the Anglers, the Managers... Read More
Trout Unlimited film festival fundraiser this weekend
April 18, 2024
• Proceeds go toward restoration projects along the Salt River. Star Valley Trout Unlimited is hosting their Annual International Trout Unlimited Fly-Fishing Film Festival on Friday, April 20, at the Donn Wooden Civic Center in Alpine. Doors open at 5:30... Read More
Conservation groups press for big game habitat exclusions in federal solar energy initiative
April 18, 2024
• The Bureau of Land Management is accepting comments through April 18 on a plan to offer solar energy leases in Wyoming and several other western states. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com The Bureau of Land Management’s proposal to... Read More
Beloved Community holds event devoted to service and kindness
April 18, 2024
• Members will share accounts of recent service Provided by Dru Hanich, Star Valley Beloved Community This Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to Noon in the Thayne Community Center, Star Valley’s Beloved Community will hold a follow-up event. It will recognize... Read More
Free07 Hosts Pinewood Derby
April 18, 2024
• Proceeds benefit Swenson family The non-profit organization Free07 is hosting their 2nd annual Freedom Derby this Saturday, April 20. The Pinewood Derby event will begin at 11:00 a.m in the South Exhibit Building at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds... Read More
Miss Wyoming Adelaide Roberts hosts Alpine event
April 18, 2024
• Fundraiser held with 307 Dance Productions for Libertas International. Miss Wyoming Adelaide Roberts of Star Valley teamed up with 307 Dance Productions Friday night in Alpine to host a fund raising event for Libertas International. Libertas International assists... Read More
Applications now open for expanded property tax refund program
April 18, 2024
• Governor announces applications are now open. Deadline to apply in June 3. By SVI/Governor’s Office Editor’s Note: Rep. Lane Allred has confirmed that Jerry Greenfield will be at the Afton, Salt River Senior Center, Friday, April 19, at 12... Read More
Governor details property tax relief
April 18, 2024
• Pushes for passage of the constitutional amendment in November Recently Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon spoke with SVI Media as part of the Weekday Wakeup radio show and detailed his decisions for the recent property tax bills he signed that... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Star Valley Arts Council and Seussical Jr.
April 18, 2024
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Suicide prevention training offered by Prevention Coalition
April 18, 2024
• Two, one-day training courses are available April 22 and 23. The Lincoln County Prevention Coalition, which works to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse as well as suicide, is offering two, one-day training courses on suicide prevention and intervention on April... Read More
Lower Valley Energy working to restore power in the Bedford area
April 18, 2024
Reports from Lower Valley Energy have indicated a power outage in the Bedford area this morning affecting residents in the area. The outage has just over 1,000 without power as of 7:10 a.m. on Thursday morning. According to information from LVE,... Read More
SVH Bingo fundraiser in Thayne Thursday evening
April 17, 2024
• Includes dinner, games and prizes Mary Miller serves as the president of the Star Valley Health Auxiliary. Linda Linford serves as the secretary. Both women spoke with SVI Media in a recent interview during the Weekday Wake-up program to... Read More
Parent Prom Thursday at Gather on 89
April 17, 2024
• Proceeds from the fundraiser go towards graduation costs for the SVHS Junior Class Star Valley High School’s Student Council is hosting the second annual Parent Prom on Thursday, April 18 at Gather on 89, in downtown Afton, from 7:30-9:30... Read More
Star Valley gal named District 8 Rodeo Queen
April 17, 2024
• Gracie Jackson to compete in Idaho state competition. For 16-year-old Gracie Jackson, carrying out the American Flag at the start of a rodeo is her favorite moment — and a tender memory. When she was just 13, she carried... Read More
Brock Haderlie wins Teen Vocalist
April 17, 2024
• Winners competition announced for Lincoln County Fair In a close vote from both the in-person audience and three judges, Brock Haderlie was named the 2024 Teen Vocalist winner on Friday night. Haderlie’s rendition of “Make A Man Out of... Read More
Alpine Fire Department blocks fire from spreading
April 17, 2024
• Arrangements made for lodging. An Alpine family was displaced Friday afternoon, April 12, when fire destroyed a bedroom in their home. No one was injured but a family dog died in the fire. Lincoln County Communications dispatched the Alpine... Read More
Independent Obituaries: April 17, 2024
April 17, 2024
The following obituaries appeared in the April 17, 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. Mary Crook Mary Naomi Crook, was a beloved woman... Read More
SVI Radio Interview: Dr. Donald Kirk
April 16, 2024
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SVI Radio Interview: Mary Miller & Linda Linford, SVH Auxiliary
April 15, 2024
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Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 19
April 14, 2024
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather permitting. Roads begin to open annually this time of year for the summer season. On... Read More