First Presidency announces limited reopening of several temples
Church leaders express gratitude and emphasize caution, safety and wisdom in the phased reopening process In a letter to all Church members, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expressed their gratitude for the efforts…
President Nelson addresses reintegration of worship, activities for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
In a video on his social media accounts, the prophet addresses the 16.5 million global members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding efforts by Church leaders to resume religious practice and worship in meetinghouses and temples worldwide. Information…
Amid uncertainty, Grand Teton facility sets May 22 opening
By Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile.com Officials and business leaders are warily eyeing the anticipated Memorial Day weekend opening of a gas station in Grand Teton National Park as a harbinger of returning tourism activity — the first opening of…
Colorado man pleads guilty to second degree murder of girlfriend
CODY (WNE) – A Colorado man who stabbed and killed his girlfriend and brought her body to Powell has pleaded guilty to second degree murder in connection with her death. Jonathan Akin was originally scheduled to be sentenced in Adams…
218 tested at State Hospital — zero positive
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — In some exciting news for Uinta County, the Wyoming Department of Health announced on Monday that a large special testing study conducted at the Wyoming State Hospital found…
Caribou-Targhee campgrounds to open June 1
The following is a news release from Caribou-Targhee National Forest. IDAHO FALLS – Developed campgrounds on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are slated to open June 1. Many campgrounds on the Forest are still inaccessible due to snow and do not…
Utah Highway Patrol pulls over five-year old boy attempting to drive to California
While responding to reports of a speeding vehicle, the Utah Highway Patrol also observed a car struggling to keep up with freeway speeds and suspected a possible impaired driver. Once the troopers got the car pulled over they discovered the…
Wyoming Business Council releases one-stop directory tool for communities; how to access, navigate services
The Wyoming Business Council has released a new tool, which can be found at wideopenwyo.org, to serve as a one-stop site to see open businesses in their community and how to access their services while they navigate the impacts of covid-19. “The site is searchable…
Law enforcement to host ‘Wyoming Virtual Torch Run 2020’ to benefit Special Olympics
Law Enforcement across the state will be hosting the “Wyoming Virtual Torch Run 2020” benefiting Special Olympics Wyoming starting on May 15 through July 15, 2020. With the cancellation of the 2020 Special Olympics Wyoming State Summer Games due to…
Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne releases statement on public Masses; Bishop Steven asks for patience, prayers
Bishop Steven Biegler, Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne, released the following statement on April 30 regarding the continued suspension of public Masses: These past weeks since COVID-19 descended upon us have been difficult, and the suspension of public Masses has…