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Month: May 2020

Renewables top coal for energy consumption for first time in 135 years

By Greg Johnson Gillette News Record  Via- Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — For the first time since before 1885, the annual United States energy consumption from renewable sources outpaced coal, according to a new report released Thursday by the federal U.S. Energy…

Utah Jazz TV play-by-play announcer Craig Bolerjack expects sporting events to look different moving forward

Utah Jazz TV play-by-play announcer Craig Bolerjack says he expects all sporting events to look a little different as things start to possibly open back up. The NBA temporarily suspended its season back in March after Jazz stars Rudy Gobert…

LCSD2 finishes unusual academic year with an eye toward future

◆ Distance learning and alternative plans were the name of the game in spring 2020. In a time of uncertainty and abrupt change, one thing has remained certain and unchanging. Just as the rising sun daily dispels the dark and…

Gifts of Grace to hold a “virtual run” fundraiser

The Gifts of Grace organization, a nonprofit business fighting against human trafficking, says it will hold a virtual run fundraiser for the next week or so. With a lot of races or fundraiser races canceled due to COVID-19, the group…

Robinson named new Principal at Afton Elementary

With the retirement of Layne Parmenter, Afton Elementary recently underwent the process of searching for a new principal for the school. The LCSD No. 2 Board of Trustees announced their decision to hire Danny Robinson for the position. According to…

Interviews

May 29: Dave Walsh, UW Football

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BLM releases final analysis of Simplot land exchange proposal

◆ Mine would swap 719 adjacent to the Don Plant for 667 acres in Blackrock Canyon area. Provided by the BLM The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the…

Yellowstone to open Montana entrances June 1

Yellowstone National Park will open its Montana entrances on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The Montana entrances include West Entrance (near West Yellowstone), North Entrance (near Gardiner), and Northeast Entrance (near Cooke City). The opening of Montana’s entrances coincides…

National Park Service seeks additional comments on proposal to provide WiFi for park visitors, employees

Mammoth Hot Springs – The National Park Service (NPS) seeks additional comments from the public about the impacts a Wi-Fi proposal may have on Yellowstone National Park’s historic properties or other cultural resources. The proposal from AccessParks includes the installation of…