Soldier surprises family with Thanksgiving visit
By Vicki Hood Guernsey Gazette Via Wyoming News Exchange GUERNSEY—Just a handful of people knew what was about to happen two days before Thanksgiving in the Guernsey-Sunrise gymnasium. Just before the second half of a girls’ junior high basketball game…
Ceremony honoring Gold Star families in Wyoming is Dec. 3
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming’s Gold Star families are being honored at a ceremony Dec. 3, at the Wyoming State Museum, in Cheyenne. Gold Star families will place ornaments honoring their fallen member on the Wyoming State Christmas Tree, at the…
Missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Dies After Collapsing at South Africa MTC
This story was originally written by the Deseret News. It was used with permission. A young missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Monday, Nov. 26, after collapsing at the South Africa Missionary Training Center in…
Snowfall Totals
Here are snowfall reports from Friday afternoon through late Saturday afternoon as reported from the National Weather Service. You can see the totals on their website here. Afton 2.8 inches Blind Bull Summit 5 inches Spring Creek Divide 7…
Sublette County Responds to a Vehicle Rollover Crash
Sublette County Dispatch received a call about a car that slid off the highway and rolled into the river Friday afternoon. A press release from the Sublette County Sheriffs Office reports three passengers in the vehicle, two females and a…
Church Announces Changes to Recommendation Process for Young Missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a press release today regarding an expansion for more youth to serve Missions. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to the recommendation process for young missionary…
Yellowstone caldera calm despite reports
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — There is no newfound heightened threat of the Yellowstone volcano exploding despite some alarmist reporting to the contrary. It was the U.S. Geological Survey’s update to its volcanic…
State Encourages Doctors, Hospitals to Provide Free Care
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — State leaders hope a new program will encourage more medical…
News Briefs: November 2, 2018
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. Explosion at oil processing site kills Gillette man GILLETTE (WNE) — A Gillette man died in an explosion at a Tisdale…
Wilson billionaire pledges $1B in land, ocean conservation
The Star Valley Independent is a member of the Wyoming News Exchange. These stories come courtesy of the WNE. By Tom Hallberg Jackson Hole Daily Via Wyoming News Exchange WILSON — A Wyoming billionaire philanthropist has made a strong pledge…