April 2019 General Conference News and Announcements
General conferences of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints take place every six months, originating in the 21,000-seat Conference Center in Salt Lake City and reaching a global audience estimated to be in the millions. Below is a…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Changes Policies on Baptism for Children of LGBTQ
Taken from a news release on mormonnewsroom.org and used with permission. At the direction of the First Presidency, President Oaks shared that effective immediately, children of parents who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender may be baptized…
Repairs to viaduct bridge begin in Kemmerer
Repair work to the Viaduct Bridge on US 189 in Kemmerer has begun. WYDOT reports that subcontractor Coldwater Group moved in this week and started work on the bridge. The contract awarded to Kilgore in August 2018 includes paving, sign replacement…
Police make arrest in Soda Springs bank robbery case
The following is a press release from the Soda Springs Police Department. Kevin M. Martinez was arrested by the Unified Police Department in Salt Lake City Wednesday for a robbery that occurred at the Ireland Bank in Soda Springs on…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Receives Official Recognition in Kuwait
This story was originally posted on mormonnewsroom.org and was used with permission The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has received official recognition for its local leaders and organization from the State of Kuwait. “We are grateful to the…
Governor Gordon Asks for Public Review of Wyoming Greater Sage-Grouse Executive Order
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is asking for public feedback to inform his review of Wyoming’s existing Greater Sage-grouse Executive Order. Comments are due by May 1 and should be submitted to wgfd.hpp@wyo.gov. This is an extension of the comment period announced…
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Montpelier man arrested on child pornography and sexual abuse charges
A Montpelier man is behind bars on charges of child pornography and sexual abuse. The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported that Robert William Biggs, 49, was arrested on Monday, April 1. According to a press release from the sheriff’s…
(Video) – Star Valley Medical Center’s Health Topics Tuesday: Kristen Simpson
Kristen Simpson, COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) with Star Valley Therapy Services spoke with SVI regarding her responsibilities with Star Valley Medical Center.
The Story of the Jackalope: From Facts to Fables
CITATION: “© [Mat Hayward] / Adobe Stock” If you live in Wyoming, you’ve probably heard rumors of the fabled Jackalope. The Jackalope refers to a fierce creature that has the body of a jackrabbit and the horns of an antelope….