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SVI-NEWSUSDA proposes end to roadless rule
  By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday a proposal to…
SVI-NEWSCommon Causes of Chatter in CNC Grinding
Explore the main causes of chatter in CNC grinding and discover how wheel balance, machine setup, speed, and coolant affect the finish quality and output.
SVI-NEWSAfton Town Council race comes down to “drawing” after Primary Election tie
A random drawing was the deciding factor for who would advance out of the Primary Election in a local town council race. Three candidates filed to run for one…
SVI-NEWSSVI Radio Interview: Superintendent Matt Erickson & Food Services Director Shelley Balls – LCSD#2
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-25-LCSD2.mp3
SVI-NEWSRiverton man faces wrongful death suit
    • Filing claims cocaine, THC, .15% BAC 6 hours after fatal crash   By Sarah Elmquist Squires The Ranger Via- Wyoming News Exchange RANGER —-…
SVI-NEWSBurgum OKs Colorado River plan, sparing cuts to Wyoming water use
  • Interior secretary cements headwater states’ rights to use their shares of water while California, Nevada and Arizona will be pinched.   By Angus…
SVI-NEWSWiltanger named Interim Director during leadership transition
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announces that Deputy Director Eric Wiltanger has stepped in as the Interim Director for the agency effective…
SVI-NEWSMoving Heavy Machinery at Natural Gas Sites
Relocating machinery at a natural gas site demands careful planning from the first move to final placement. See what makes these projects uniquely challenging.
SVI-NEWSEssential Tools for Radon Mitigation Contractors
Discover the essential tools radon mitigation contractors need for accurate testing, cleaner installs, safer work, plus dependable system performance.
SVI-NEWSU.S. Fish and Wildlife anticipates adverse impacts on grizzlies from Moose-Wilson pathway
  JACKSON (WNE) — An updated analysis by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found that building a separated bike path along Moose-Wilson Road in Grand…
SVI-NEWSSports Friday Interview: Coach Kelly Fullmer – SVHS Golf
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-14-Kelly-Fullmer.mp3
SVI-NEWSStar Valley Sports Journal: The Loss of a Giant, the shadow of Alaska and getting one’s feet dirty at the Lincoln County Fair
  I never really made a decision to include things like this in my sports column but it’s just kind of happened over the past few years. The remembering…
SVI-NEWSVirginia-based PAC spends $549,000 largely backing Wyoming Freedom Caucus candidates
  • Make Liberty Win has spent half a million dollars in Wyoming since May, outspending several campaigns of the candidates the group is backing.  …
SVI-NEWSStar Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: August 12, 2026
The following letters to the editor appeared in the August 12, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent.   PRINCIPLES …. Not PERSONALITIES Dear Editor…
SVI-NEWSIndependent Notes: Take the time to vote. Early voting is open now and don’t miss the primary on August 18.
  The privilege to cast a vote is priceless. Sometimes it makes a difference, sometimes it’s absorbed within a larger picture and we don’t see the…
SVI-NEWSOne Voter’s Opinion
The following is a paid political endorsement provided by Evan Simpson Having served with many of the state and federal office political candidates, I have…
SVI-NEWSStar Valley Golf places second at Powell Invite to open 2026 season
The first fall sports tournaments of the 2026 season are wrapping up and that includes high school golf where Star Valley competed in Powell for a two-day…
SVI-NEWSLuigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
By MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges…
SVI-NEWSSuspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington
By GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A person has been arrested in connection with vandalism at The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in…
SVI-NEWSSports Friday Interview: Cooper “Big Country” Lawson
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-14-Cooper-Lawson.mp3
SVI-NEWSKICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Trouble” by Whitney Lusk
The most recent original released by country singer Whitney Lusk is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. Lusk, from Spanish Fork, Utah, opened…
SVI-NEWSBare Fire knocked down to 443 acres
The Wyoming Incident Management Team 3 is currently managing the Bare Fire. The fire, which was detected on Tuesday, August 4th, is continuing to burn in heavy…
SVI-NEWSPower in the One: Over three decades of lifting the hands that hang down
  Visitors to Star Valley express wonder at the beauty of this place with its abundant outdoor recreational offerings and robust arts community, but folks…
SVI-NEWSVan Abbema and Singleton take top times at Vaquero Loco
• Oliverson and Wayment log fastest local finishes The 22nd Annual El Vaquero Loco took place this past Saturday as ultramarathoners from the area and outside…
SVI-NEWSIndependent Notes: The Lincoln County Fair — a great tradition.
Years ago we would take a night with our children and go to the Lincoln County Fair when it was located on the south side of Afton in an area now filled with…
SVI-NEWSWyoming Business Council plans statewide listening session August 13
  The Wyoming Business Council is wrapping up a summer of listening sessions around the state and preparing for a virtual statewide meeting August 13…
SVI-NEWSLegal aid services offered for low income residents
Legal assistance, for those who qualify financially, may be available through Legal Aid of Wyoming. That was the report from attorney Kelly Blue at a Kemmerer…
SVI-NEWSBruce resigns as Game & Fish Director for position in Gov. Gordon’s office
The office of Governor Mark Gordon announced Friday afternoon that Angi Bruce, Director of the Wyoming Game & Fish Department, resigned effective…
SVI-NEWSBare Fire remains at just over 800 acres
Wyoming Team 3, a type 3 incident management team, assumed command of the Bare Fire yesterday. While the fire was active yesterday afternoon, no growth was…
SVI-NEWS4-H County Shotgun Shoot showcases youth skill and sportsmanship
Provided by Shar Perry 4-H/Youth Educator UW Extension -Lincoln County The annual North Lincoln County 4-H Shotgun Shoot brought together youth from across the…
SVI-NEWSSVI Radio Interview: Meredith Guy – Lincoln County Fair Performer
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-3-Meredith-Guy.mp3
SVI-NEWSBig Rock Fire expands to 2,500 acres overnight; more than 30 homes threatened
HEISE — The Big Rock Fire shows no signs of slowing. After another night of aggressive and active burning, the flames blew past the fire lines in the Cress…
SVI-NEWSSVI Radio Interview: Josh Dorrell, Wyoming Business Council
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-3-Josh-Dorrell.mp3
SVI-NEWS‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero…
SVI-NEWSGroup organizes against property tax ballot initiative
    By Joseph Beaudet The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange SHERIDAN — As Wyoming voters prepare to cast their ballots in the primary…
SVI-NEWSWashington state fires destroy hundreds of structures and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press Light winds and lower temperatures were in the forecast Monday to help firefighters with wildfires in eastern Washington state…
SVI-NEWSWitnesses share terrifying moments in hiding as Twin Falls gunman stalked them
TWIN FALLS – The Magic Valley is in mourning after it was rocked by deadly violence this weekend. On Saturday afternoon, a gunman opened fire in the area of a…
SVI-NEWSSVI Radio Interview: Kelly Blue – Legal Aid of Wyoming
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/8-3-Kelly-Blue.mp3
SVI-NEWSTrump says talks on Iran war will begin Monday after he holds off on ‘massive’ strikes
By SAMY MAGDY and ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said new talks to wind down the war in Iran will start Monday…
SVI-NEWSKICK IT OR KEEP IT: “Kingdom of Fear” by Cameron Whitcomb
A song released four months ago by Cameron Whitcomb is up for vote in this week’s Kick It or Keep It. If vote to be kept, “Kingdom of Fear”…
SVI-NEWSAgency asks area citizens to utilize Narcan program
  • Reverses overdose effects due to opioids Brittany Ritter with the Lincoln County Prevention Coalition ATODS (Alcohol, Tobacco, Other Drugs, Suicide)…
SVI-NEWSSports Friday Interview: Rich Huntsman and Jaxton Wood – Star Valley Little League
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-17-Baseball.mp3
SVI-NEWSOpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an ‘unprecedented’ hack of another company
By MATT O’BRIEN AP Technology Writer ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own…
SVI-NEWSSVI Radio Interview: Jesica Lozier, Fossil Basin Chamber of Commerce
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-23-Jesica-Lozier.mp3
SVI-NEWSMontana Shakespeare in the Parks comes Sunday
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Star Valley with a presentation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” on Sunday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Star View…
SVI-NEWSSVI Radio Interview: Dr. Traske Muir, Mountain West Orthopedics
https://svinews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-23-Traske-Muir.mp3
SVI-NEWSMountain West holds annual Media Days
Teams from the Mountain West converged in Las Vegas this past week for the annual media days leading up to the 2026 season. Each school brought four players…
SVI-NEWSWork started on Silver Brooke Estates in Afton
Groundwork has started on the new Silver Brooke Estates area of Afton. With a bond in place the new housing subdivision will be built in phases next to Star…
SVI-NEWSSpotted knapweed program to run July 27-29
  Joining the Weekday Wake-up on July 15, Travis Osmond said spotted knapweed has become a major concern in the north end of the county. “It’s just crazy…
SVI-NEWSLincoln County GOP opts not to endorse candidates ahead of primary election
    The Lincoln County Republican Party has decided not to endorse any candidates ahead of the upcoming primary election, citing limited…