LDS Church to significantly alter hymn book; asks for original submissions
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will significantly revise its hymnbook and children’s songbook and is asking members and nonmembers to submit original music for consideration. “We recognize the power that sacred music has…
Idaho, Wyoming & Montana rank in top-10 among highest divorce rates
The U.S. Census Bureau released their latest numbers regarding divorce rate and many states in the region did not fare well. 247 Wall Street compiled the top 10 and bottom 10. Idaho in particular has the second-highest rate of…
Newsmakers: John Groberg looks back on his life, time in Tonga and talks about new movie
This article courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission In this edition of East Idaho Newsmakers, Nate Eaton speaks with John Groberg. Groberg was born and raised in Idaho Falls before being called to Tonga as a missionary…
Quartet of runners competing at the New Balance Nationals this weekend
A year ago, a group of four runners made their way to North Carolina to compete in the 4 x 800 meter relay championships and put up a very good time despite being 3000 miles from home in a very…
Boil order in effect for the Town of Cokeville
A single basement sink with two positive tests for total coliform, also referred to as “TC” in the Cokeville Town Hall has resulted in a boil order for the area. The phrase total coliform includes both e-coli and fecal coliform….
Sgt. Kyle Thomson named as VFW’s Police Officer of the Year
Sergeant Kyle Thomson has been named as the VFW Police Officer of the Year. The award was presented in Cheyenne on Friday, June 8. “This is a good thing for the Sheriff’s Office,” said Captain Brian Andrews. “This is a…
Badger Creek Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres; relief not expected soon
By Ike Fredregill Laramie Boomerang Via Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — Badger Creek Fire claimed three structures in the Wold Tract — one residence and two out buildings — and grew to more than 7,000 acres Wednesday, Rocky Mountain Black Team…
Graveside service for Meleese Nebeker
A graveside service for Meleese Nebeker will take place on Friday, June 15, at 1 p.m. in the Fairview Cemetery. For more historical obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary.
Opitz, Hahn and Lund take top honors at Star Valley Jr. Music Festival
Brennan Opitz, Brayden Hahn and Charlie Lund took top student honors at the Star Valley Jr. Music Festival held June 1 and 2 in Thayne, Wyoming. With over 100 adjudications and lessons scheduled over the 2-day festival, more than 70…
Graveside service for Stan Taylor
A graveside service for Stan Taylor will take place on Friday, June 15, at 4 p.m. in the Afton Cemetery. A viewing will take place from 3-3:45 p.m. prior to the service at Schwab Mortuary in Afton.