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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…

Wyoming Guard leaders “Drive Drunk” to Educate Soldiers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming Army National Guard leaders drove drunk Sunday during drill. And they did it with the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Sgt. Duane Ellis, Sgt. Momen Elazizi, and Lt. Kyle Mckay from the Wyoming Highway Patrol met with senior…

Wyoming News Briefs 03/18/2019

Cheyenne files suit against opioid manufacturers, distributors CHEYENNE (WNE) -– The city of Cheyenne has added its name to the growing list of government bodies taking legal action against major opioid manufacturers and distributors. Jackson-based attorney Jason Ochs filed the…

Meth Ring Arrests Net Total of 45 Years in Prison Terms

POWELL — In 2015, federal authorities agreed that William “Bill” Lee’s days of dealing and using methamphetamine appeared to be behind him. As a probation officer explained at the time, Lee had completed his court-ordered drug treatment, stabilized his personal…

Are You Ready For National Laugh Day?

To celebrate National Let’s Laugh Day on March 19, iconic candy brand Laffy Taffy — famous for its knee-slapping, side-splitting jokes on every wrapper — has created the first national survey of the laughter-loving habits of all Americans. Did you…