BYU researchers identify gene variation that protects against Alzheimers Disease
By Todd Hollingshead BYU research published today in Genome Medicine details a novel and promising approach in the effort to treat Alzheimer’s disease. BYU professors Perry Ridge and John Kauwe have discovered a rare genetic variant that provides a protective…
Elizabeth Smart visiting east Idaho to raise awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence
The following is a news release from Idaho State University. POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will host a week of events raising awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence titled “Surviving Voices” from Dec. 5…
Utah and Wyoming rank among the most charitable states
According to a recent study from WalletHub.com, Wyoming ranks among the most charitable states in the nation. Utilizing several factors including volunteer rate, the percentage of donated income, the percentage of donated time, those who donate money, those who collect…
Are these three things negatively affecting your child?
By Christa Cutler Family Share A mother recently shared a story about her son, talking about being apprehensive to go to parent teacher conferences. Like all parents, she was a little nervous about what the teacher was going to say….
Draney & Thompson named X-C Coaches of the Year
The Star Valley cross-country program has enjoyed some enviable success over the past decade which continued this past October as both the Braves and Lady Braves won the Wyoming 3A team titles in Sheridan. It was the sixth consecutive team…
Town of Thayne seeking Snow Days help with future of the event in question
After 16 years of family snow fun, Thayne Snow Days was canceled last year. The reason, not enough volunteers and community interest to keep the event going. “When people learned that it was not going to happen last year we…
Angel Tree program and Feed the Angels taking place at Bank of Star Valley
The Bank of Star Valley is sponsoring the 2017 Angel Tree Program and Feed the Angels this holiday season. Those wishing to adopt an angel this year can stop by a Bank of Star Valley branch now. “Angel tags will…
Hometown Harmony performing Dec. 1-2
Hometown Harmony and Friends will present the 2017 Christmas Showcase “A Little Bit of Heaven Everywhere” on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. Performances are free of charge and begin at 7 p.m. each night in the Star…
President Trump to visit Utah on Monday, December 4.
This story courtesy of Lisa Riley Roche, KSL SALT LAKE CITY — President Donald Trump will visit Salt Lake on Monday to announce reductions in the size of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, a source confirmed to…
Detmer out as BYU offensive coordinator
Long thought of as one of the most prolific offenses in the country, the BYU Cougars were a shell of their former selves this past season scoring 20 points or less in nine of their 13 games. It was for…