Jackson Kmart not among new list of closures by Independent Staff September 22, 2016 3:49 PM Leave a comment The Jackson K-mart seems to have escaped the latest round of closures for the retail chain but stores in Cody and Riverton did not.
Authorities seeking public’s help after Ammon robbery by News Release September 19, 2016 10:46 AM Leave a comment If you have information regarding this robbery in Ammon, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking you to contact them at 208-529-1200.
Jackson man killed in Idaho Falls accident by Stephan Rockefeller updated September 15, 2016 12:02 PM Leave a comment A Chevy Cavalier struck a 67-year old Jackson man who was later pronounced dead at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. (Photo provided by EastIdahoNews.com)
Rotary District Governor to visit Thayne on October 4 by News Release September 13, 2016 10:39 AM Leave a comment
Harrison pleads guilty to Utah kidnapping charges; still faces murder charges in Lincoln County by Independent Staff updated September 15, 2016 12:03 PM Leave a comment Dereck James “DJ” Harrison has pleaded guilty to five counts of kidnapping according to KSL.com. Harrison is still expected to face first-degree murder charges in Lincoln County Wyoming in the death of Kay Porter Ricks. (Photo: DJ and Flint Wayne Harrison were captured in Sublette County Wyoming after a crime spree. Flint Wayne Harrison was found dead in his jail cell earlier this summer.)
(Video) – Cody invades Afton for SVHS Homecoming by Dahl Erickson updated September 25, 2016 8:32 AM 1 comment A junior varsity game between Cody and Star Valley begins at 1:30 p.m. The SVHS Homecoming parade on Afton’s Main St. is scheduled for 2:15. The Bank of Star Valley Tailgate goes from 3-4:30 p.m. at Braves Field. The weather forecast calls for a high of only 43-degrees with a 90-percent chance of rain on Friday afternoon.
Different classification doesn’t dampen Snake River rivalry by Dahl Erickson September 21, 2016 10:09 PM Leave a comment
Weekend Sports Wrap: Sept. 16-17 by Dahl Erickson September 18, 2016 10:16 AM Leave a comment The Star Valley offense pushes forward to score a touchdown early on in Douglas. Photo provided by Christy VanDeburg
(Video + Highlights added) – Late field goal lifts Braves to first ever win in Douglas by Dahl Erickson updated September 20, 2016 7:13 PM Leave a comment The Star Valley Medical Center Pre-game Show begins at 5:30 p.m. from Douglas High School.
Henderson defends Tiger-Grizz title; XC teams in Pocatello this weekend. by Dahl Erickson September 15, 2016 11:10 PM Leave a comment The SVXC teams are at the Century Challenge in Pocatello, Idaho on Friday evening. (Photo: Sophomore Asefa Wetzel gutted out a fourth place finish at the Tiger-Grizz last weekend. Photo provided by Andrea Draney)
“A benefit for all of us in Wyoming”; Former VP Cheney & Governor Mead among dignitaries to tour Star Valley Temple by Julie Dockstader Heaps updated September 25, 2016 8:32 AM Leave a comment Among the many dignitaries were the following: Wyoming Secretary of State Edward F. Murray III, State Auditor Cynthia I. Cloud, State Treasurer Mark Gordon and State Superintendent Jillian Balow. Also in attendance were University of Wyoming President Laurie S. Nichols and BYU-Idaho President Clark G. Gilbert.
Officials: “LCSD #2 not affected in statewide threats” by Independent Staff September 22, 2016 1:46 PM Leave a comment There have been statewide threats made against government and public buildings in Wyoming. Local officials say the Star Valley area is “not being treated as an active threat at this time.”
(Audio) – New SCHS Principal Tyler Jack by Independent Staff updated September 22, 2016 10:29 AM 1 comment Tyler Jack and two students from Swift Creek High School spoke with Duke Dance on Tuesday, September 20.
(Audio) – LCSD #2 up by 68 students by Dan Dockstader September 8, 2016 1:33 PM Leave a comment Osmonde Elementary and Star Valley High School both had larger than expected enrollments to start the 2016-17 school year.
Swift Creek High School has new digs and a new principal by Independent Staff September 6, 2016 11:01 AM Leave a comment (Photo) – Students at Swift Creek High School began classes last week in the former LSCD2 Administrative Office Building.
(Audio) – Terry Lemon and Dereck Greenwald of SVMC detail increased standards for the hospital by Independent Staff September 8, 2016 7:46 AM Leave a comment This interview played on Tuesday, September 6, during the Weekday Wake-up.
(Audio) – SVMC makes strides in customer satisfaction by Independent Staff August 31, 2016 11:00 AM Leave a comment Customer satisfaction and Star Valley Care Center were the main topics on Tuesday, August 31, 2016 as members of SVMC were interviewed as part of the Weekday Wake-up on Swift 98.7 FM and Black Mountain Country 1210 AM.
(Audio) – SVMC’s Charlie Button discusses expansion of surgical services by Independent Staff August 24, 2016 2:10 PM Leave a comment Surgical appointments from outside of the valley have increased while area surgeons are also traveling outside of the valley to expand the footprint of Star Valley Medical Center.
Thayne Fire Dept. gathering funds for Jaws of Life equipment purchase by Sarah Hale August 2, 2016 2:43 PM Leave a comment (Photo) – The Star Valley Medical Center presented the Thayne Volunteer Fire Department with an $11,000 check on Wednesday, July 27, to be used toward the purchase of Jaws of Life equipment. Pictured are Joel Johnson and Charlie Button of SVMC and Lance Skinner, Toby Merritt and DeLane Skinner of the Thayne Volunteer Fire Dept.
(Video) – Area youth prepare for cultural celebration by Independent Staff September 25, 2016 8:22 AM Leave a comment The cultural celebration will take place in three sessions on October 29 at Star Valley High School. The dedication of the Star Valley Wyoming Temple will take place on October 30.
(Video) – Cody invades Afton for SVHS Homecoming by Dahl Erickson updated September 25, 2016 8:32 AM 1 comment A junior varsity game between Cody and Star Valley begins at 1:30 p.m. The SVHS Homecoming parade on Afton’s Main St. is scheduled for 2:15. The Bank of Star Valley Tailgate goes from 3-4:30 p.m. at Braves Field. The weather forecast calls for a high of only 43-degrees with a 90-percent chance of rain on Friday afternoon.
(Video) – Elder Larry Y. Wilson of the Quorum of the Seventy visits Star Valley Wyoming Temple by Independent Staff September 20, 2016 4:13 PM Leave a comment The Star Valley Temple open house will begin this Friday, September 23 and extend through October 8. The temple will be dedicated on October 30.
(Video + Highlights added) – Late field goal lifts Braves to first ever win in Douglas by Dahl Erickson updated September 20, 2016 7:13 PM Leave a comment The Star Valley Medical Center Pre-game Show begins at 5:30 p.m. from Douglas High School.
(Video) – Thayne Little League Football Championships by Independent Staff September 10, 2016 2:48 PM Leave a comment These little league football games were played in Thayne on Saturday September 10.
Independent Obituaries: August 31, 2016 by News Release September 6, 2016 11:19 AM Leave a comment These obituaries appeared in the August 31, 2016 print edition of the Star Valley Independent.
Independent Obituaries: August 17, 2016 by News Release August 24, 2016 8:08 AM 1 comment These obituaries appeared in the August 17, 2016 print edition of the Star Valley Independent.
Celebration of life for Robert (Bob) Sanderson by News Release August 18, 2016 5:05 PM Leave a comment
