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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Receives Official Recognition in Kuwait

This story was originally posted on mormonnewsroom.org and was used with permission The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has received official recognition for its local leaders and organization from the State of Kuwait. “We are grateful to the…

Governor Gordon Asks for Public Review of Wyoming Greater Sage-Grouse Executive Order

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is asking for public feedback to inform his review of Wyoming’s existing Greater Sage-grouse Executive Order. Comments are due by May 1 and should be submitted to wgfd.hpp@wyo.gov. This is an extension of the comment period announced…

Wyoming Beef Council Stands with First Lady Against Childhood Hunger

CHEYENNE- The Wyoming Beef Council (WBC) joined hands and efforts with First Lady Jennie Gordon last Friday in her fight against childhood hunger.  Knowing that many children depend on nutrition from school lunch programs, WBC donated one-thousand packages of beef…

News Briefs for Monday, March 25, 2019

Company wants to bring hail mitigation techniques to Cheyenne CHEYENNE (WNE) —  A North Dakota company wants to bring its cloud-seeding technology to Cheyenne in an effort to mitigate hail damage from storms. According to Cheyenne Mayor Marian Orr, Fargo-based…

Seminary Program to Change Its Study Schedule and Curriculum in 2020

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced a change to the course of study schedule and curriculum for students in the seminary program. Beginning January 2020, seminary…

A California Duo Charged With First-Degree Murder in Pocatello Homicide Case

Originally written by East Idaho News.com and used with Permission.   POCATELLO — Two people have been taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder in the death of 87-year-old Arlyne Koehler of Pocatello. The suspects are Dustin Alfaro, 18,…

2 Volunteers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Leave Detainment in Russia

This story was originally posted on KSL.com and used with permission.   SALT LAKE CITY — Two Latter-day Saint volunteers detained in Russia will be coming home after nearly three weeks in jail, according to an emailed statement from The…

Wyoming Supreme Court affirms conviction of Wade Farrow for murder

Tuesday, March 19 the Wyoming Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Wade Farrow for the December 2014 murder of Afton resident Tony Hansen. Following the initial conviction of second degree murder, which occurred in September 2016, Farrow was sentenced to…

Shelly Sumo Wrestlers Have Lost a Collective 300 Pounds

This story was originally written by East Idaho News.com and is shared with permission.   SHELLEY — Two former sumo wrestlers made a decision a year ago to change their lives forever. Casey Burns, 49, and Scott Edwards, 37, had…

Enter the Fall River Propane March Madness Bracket Challenge

To enter the Fall River Propane Bracket Challenge and fill out your bracket, click here. With Selection Sunday taking place this past weekend, SVI Media has teamed up with Fall River Propane for the 2019 Bracket Challenge. “The brackets can…