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Forest Service Requests Public Assistance with the Roosevelt Fire Investigation

BONDURANT, Wyo.—March 13, 2019—Fire investigator officers and agents with U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations on the Bridger-Teton National Forest have spent months continuing the investigation into the ignition of the Roosevelt Fire. Now the Forest Service is looking…

Significant Winter Storm Expected Across Central and into Western Wyoming

A winter storm is approaching Central and Western Wyoming. The National Weather Service reports that patchy snow can begin as early as 9 am with wind gusts starting at 13 to 18 MPH. Later in the day gusts are anticipated to…

Governor signs temporary executive order for propane deliveries

CHEYENNE – Due to potential propane shortages, Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order putting in place temporary, emergency rules for the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) that allows drivers to make extra propane deliveries to heat homes and…

Prophet Meets the Pope at the Vatican

President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met with Pope Francis inside the Vatican Saturday, the first meeting between a Latter-day Saint president and a pope. The visit comes a day before President Nelson…

Power goes out in North Afton

A broken jumper on a Lower Valley Energy Distribution Line disrupted power for 381 consumers on Wednesday, March 6. The outage occurred just after 5 p.m. According to information released by Lower Valley Energy, the broken jumper “affected a feeder…

Celebrate Wyoming Pride on 307 day (March 7)

Few places motivate state pride as effectively as Wyoming. From border to border, Wyomingites unify to celebrate the state’s epic landscapes, adventures and community. March 7, otherwise known as 307 Day,  encourages residents to share their love for Wyoming on…

Will wolves be delisted this time around?

Wolf management practices and the protected status of wolf populations in the Lower 48 states are again in the news this week. U.S. wildlife officials are planning to lift protections for gray wolves in the Lower 48 states. In November…

You’re Invited to Celebrate Wyoming Pride Day with the State Tomorrow

March 6, 2019—Cheyenne, Wyoming—Few places motivate state pride as effectively as Wyoming. From border to border, Wyomingites unify to celebrate the state’s epic landscapes, adventures and community. March 7, otherwise known as 307 Day,  encourages residents to share their love for…

Tomassi joins Wyoming Business Council

Former Lincoln County Treasurer Kathy Tomassi has been appointed to the Wyoming Business Council’s Board of Directors. She submitted the responses to the following Wyoming Business Council questions. WBC: Briefly describe your background and the experience you bring to the…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Updates Domain Names to Match Proper Name of the Church

Originally posted on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints website. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the name of the Church Latter-day Saints believe came by revelation from the Lord Jesus Christ Himself (see Doctrine…