Cheney named to China Task Force
House Republican Conference Chair and Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) released the following statement after being named to the House GOP Leader’s China Task Force which will develop policies, ideas, and legislative strategy to combat the threat posed by the…
First Presidency announces limited reopening of several temples
Church leaders express gratitude and emphasize caution, safety and wisdom in the phased reopening process In a letter to all Church members, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expressed their gratitude for the efforts…
UW Extension During Coronavirus
◆ Look online for educational opportunties. By Hudson Hill UW Cooperative Extension Living with the coronavirus means most things are getting done differently. That is certainly true with the University of Wyoming. It is a change but if we want…
President Nelson addresses reintegration of worship, activities for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
In a video on his social media accounts, the prophet addresses the 16.5 million global members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding efforts by Church leaders to resume religious practice and worship in meetinghouses and temples worldwide. Information…
Prevention Week kicks off May 11
◆ LC Prevention Coalition hopes families will get involved. National Prevention Week is May 10-16, 2020. It is a week set aside each year to recognize efforts to prevent substance abuse. “The purpose of this week is to create an…
Snow pack levels vary going into May
◆ Lincoln County has wide range of moisture levels. May arrived with warming temperatures and sunny days in Western Wyoming. The spring weather showcased a wide range of moisture levels throughout Lincoln County as the winter season officially wrapped up….
Firewood Permits Available on Bridger –Teton National Forest
Western, Wyo.—May 5, 2020— The Bridger-Teton National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning May 15, 2020. District offices will conduct business by phone and issue permits by mail to interested individuals for a price of seven…
Caribou-Targhee campgrounds to open June 1
The following is a news release from Caribou-Targhee National Forest. IDAHO FALLS – Developed campgrounds on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are slated to open June 1. Many campgrounds on the Forest are still inaccessible due to snow and do not…
Utah Highway Patrol pulls over five-year old boy attempting to drive to California
While responding to reports of a speeding vehicle, the Utah Highway Patrol also observed a car struggling to keep up with freeway speeds and suspected a possible impaired driver. Once the troopers got the car pulled over they discovered the…
Restaurants in Lincoln County now open
A variance order has been approved, allowing Lincoln County Restaurants to open with specific guidelines. Lincoln County Health Officer Dr. G. Chirstopher Krell, working with the Wyoming Department of Health and Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer, approved the a…