BYU researchers identify gene variation that protects against Alzheimers Disease
By Todd Hollingshead BYU research published today in Genome Medicine details a novel and promising approach in the effort to treat Alzheimer’s disease. BYU professors Perry Ridge and John Kauwe have discovered a rare genetic variant that provides a protective…
Senator Barrasso Spends Thanksgiving with Wyoming Troops in Kuwait
KUWAIT – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) shared Thanksgiving dinner with Wyoming National Guard troops serving in Kuwait. Barrasso visited with members of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 187th Airlift Squadron who are stationed at Ali Al Salem Air Base…
(Audio) Star Valley Medical Center & No Shave November
During the month of November, Star Valley Medical Center is raising awareness and money to help fight cancer. Each November is No Shave November at SVMC. On Tuesday, November 7, Joel Johnson and Pamela Wolfley joined Duke Dance during the…
Have You Seen This? – Shark attacks submarine
SHARK CITY — Whether they’re dancing poorly at the Super Bowl, scaring tourists or feasting in their natural habitats, I think we can all agree sharks are fascinating creatures. In a clip from the BBC’s Blue Planet II, we get…
Distracted driving: It’s not just about texting
When you hear “distracted driving,” texting while driving is generally the first thing that comes to mind. In today’s age of business and multitasking, however, distracted driving covers far more than the checking those texts behind the wheel. There are…
Wyoming funds grow by $1.17 billion
The following is a press release from the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office Cheyenne, Wyoming – During a time when Wyoming is facing significant funding shortfalls, the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office released its annual report today showing state investments grew by $1.17…
UW Professor Helps Develop New Model to Research Activity Around Quasars, Black Holes
A University of Wyoming researcher played a key role in a study that suggests a newly developed computer model can more accurately explain the diversity of quasar broad emission line regions, which are the clouds of hot, ionized gas that…
63 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized West Of Laramie
On October 26th, 2017 a Wyoming Highway Patrol traffic stop resulted in the seizure of approximately 63 pounds of marijuana. The traffic stop occurred at 7:30 a.m. near mile post 290 on Interstate 80 eastbound. This is approximately 20 miles…
Lower Valley Energy Welcomes New Board Member
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM LOWER VALLEY ENERGY Afton, WYOMING – With the resignation of long-time District 6 Board member Peter Cook in August, prospective board candidates were invited to apply for the open director seat. Lower Valley Energy…
LDS General Conference Sessions Consolidated
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to the Priesthood and Women’s Sessions of it’s biannual general conferences. In a letter sent to church leadership to be read during worship services, the Church stated that the…