Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number…
$80 million in NIL approved by newly launched College Sports Commission
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The new College Sports Commission has cleared more than 8,300 name, image and likeness deals worth nearly $80 million, it said Thursday in its first full update on how the new system is working….
Staffing shortage at Lincoln Self Reliance
• Starting wage is $18.50/hour with full benefits package Lincoln Self Reliance is experiencing a critical shortage of staff members. Three positions in Thayne and three positions in Afton, which make up 30% of the necessary employees for those…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions rescinded for eastern Idaho
The following is a news release from officials with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest – As the threat of wildfire danger has lessened over the past week, state and federal land management agencies will rescind Stage 1Fire Restrictions on lands within…
Montana man charged with shooting four people at a bar pleads not guilty
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man suspected of killing four people at a bar then evading capture for a week was charged with additional crimes including attempted arson during a Wednesday court appearance. State…
Willow Creek Fire now 43% contained
The Willow Creek Fire, burning southwest of Smoot, Wyoming since August 22, is now considered 43% contained at a size of 4.066 acres as of Wednesday September 3. Fire officials still estimate full containment of the fire by September 15….
Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor best known for ‘Dances with Wolves’, dies at 73
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor whose long and successful career on the big and small screen included an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Kicking Bird in “Dances with…
Jump Start Your Business program returns to Star Valley, remembering Ken Shaible
The Jump Start Your Business program is returning this September. It offers local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs tools to develop and grow their ventures. This year is bitter-sweet as organizers honor the late Ken Shaible, a longtime supporter of…
Alpine Master Plan gathering stakeholder input
Alpine is working with consultants and calling on the public input as a master plan comes together for the community. “We’ve had the representatives from Cushing Terrell in town this week, and we’ve had meetings with locals, agencies and citizens.”…
Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press. The…