Star Valley Independent

Ranger Dale Deiter will report to the Forest Oct. 15.
Forest Supervisor Kniffy Hamilton of the Bridger-Teton National Forest announced Tuesday that she has hired a new District Ranger for the Jackson Ranger District. (more…)

On Monday, Sept. 10 Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., delivered his maiden speech to the U.S. Senate, which outlined his vision for Wyoming and laid out specific legislative efforts he will champion. (more…)

Well, the Jackson / Star Valley second half withstanding, the entire weekend was pretty tolerable. (more…)

For one half, it was old-fashioned Star Valley and Jackson football.  Strong running games and stingy defenses were the order of the day.  (more…)

With some power running and some determination, the Star Valley Middle School Warriors nipped visiting Teton, 32-28 in a game played at Star Valley High School.  While the game was moved to this location due to a seventh grade contest at the same time, the SVMS Eighth Graders showed they were more than comfortable [...]

Some huge conference games are on tap in Class 4A this weekend as teams look to get the early wins to boost them through the season.  Buffalo @ Wheatland, Cody @ Lander and of course Jackson @ Star Valley, it’s time to embrace the Fall. (more…)

The Morgan family’s search for a family grave ends in Etna.
The story of Hannah Elizabeth Morgan Hadden is similar to hundreds of other stories of American Pioneers. She was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah on Oct. 4, 1866. (more…)

Oral arguments are open to the public at begin at 9 a.m. Monday
The Wyoming State Supreme Court will be in Star Valley on Monday, Sept. 10, to hear oral arguments in two cases. The court will conviene in the high school auditorium at 9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. (more…)

Schedule A portion of project nearly complete.
Work on the Afton Water Project will be winding down over the next few weeks. According to information from Sunrise Engineering, the Schedule A portion of the project is almost finished. (more…)

Cancelation of a moratorium on new sewer system connections in Alpine was delayed at the Sept. 4 town council meeting until the Department of Environmental Quality could be consulted. (more…)