Wildfire east of LA threatens tens of thousands of homes and forces evacuations
AP-US-Southern-California-Wildfire, 6th Ld-Writethru SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened Sunday by an out-of-control wildfire burning in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles, amid a days-long heat wave that…
After interstate shootings wound 5, Kentucky searchers scour rugged terrain for suspect
By BRUCE SCHREINER and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Authorities searched a rugged, hilly area of southeastern Kentucky on Sunday for a man suspected in the weekend shooting of nine vehicles and wounding of five people on…
Teen charged in Georgia school shooting and his father to stay in custody after hearings
By JEFF AMY and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed four people at a Georgia high school and his father, who was arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon, will…
Sluggish US jobs report clears the way for Federal Reserve to cut interest rates
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s tepid pace, and the unemployment rate dipped for the first time since March in a sign that the job…
Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until after the November election, granting the former president a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the…
Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, will vote for Kamala Harris for president, he announced Friday. Liz Cheney, who herself endorsed Harris on Wednesday, first announced her father’s endorsement when asked by…
September is National Preparedness Month
LINCOLN COUNTY, WYOMING – This summer has, once again, been filled with reminders of the importance of preparedness. We have seen multiple instances in which a “normal day” becomes anything but normal for local communities, due to fires and flash…
Nonprofit receives grant to help families find health coverage
A Wyoming nonprofit received a five-year grant to help more Wyoming families, nonprofits and small businesses find affordable health coverage. For more than a decade, Enroll Wyoming has provided free assistance to those who need health coverage or want to…
(Video) – Star Valley Football versus Preston Indians
With a 44-0 Zero Week win over Shelley tucked under their belts, the Star Valley Braves (1-0) will be looking to pick up another victory as they host the Preston Indians (0-2) on Friday night with a 7 p.m. kickoff…
Free online language courses offered through UW
Courtesy of News uwyo.edu/news Registrations are now being accepted for the popular World Language and Culture Program (WLCP) at the University of Wyoming this semester. A total of 20 nonformal world language and culture sessions are available free via Zoom….