The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prohibit guns on property
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is prohibiting guns inside the faith’s meetinghouses and on church property. In the past, firearms at church…
The history of the Lander Trail in connection to Star Valley
The Lander Cut-Off of the Oregon Trail was originally established in the mid 19th century to easily connect California to the Union. This was the first road the U.S. Congress funded out west for location and construction and the trail…
Lincoln County School District No. 2 gearing up for new school year
Students of Lincoln County District No. 2 enjoyed their final weekend as they prepared for the beginning of the new school year. Superintendent for LSCD2, Matt Erickson, says he is very excited to get things going. “There’s a buzz in…
Oktoberfest at Star Valley Ranch RV Resort coming up on August 31
The Rotary Club is putting on its annual Oktoberfest at the Star Valley Ranch RV Resort on August 31. The club puts it on each year to help raise funds to support local projects and needs around the community. “This…
Star Valley Arts Council creates new youth music program Three Rivers Youth Chorus
The Star Valley Arts Council is creating a new youth music program called Three Rivers Youth Chorus which is meant to give any child an opportunity to better their vocal talents. One of the directors of the council, Janet Erickson,…
A look at the NuScale small modular nuclear reactor project
This story provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. IDAHO FALLS — New nuclear reactor technology is being developed here in Idaho, and Idaho Falls Power wants a piece of it. NuScale Power is developing a new kind…
Teton Co. withdraws from federal funding program
By Tom Hallberg, Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Title X funding is no more in Teton County. The Teton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to withdraw from the federal program, which provides grants…
Group continues work on wasting disease
By Floyd Whiting, Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — A working group formed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is exploring options and taking public opinion on the management of chronic wasting disease throughout Wyoming. In April,…
Corpening is new Circuit Court Judge
Gregory S. Corpening was sworn in at the new Circuit Court Judge in ceremonies conducted by the Wyoming Supreme Court last week in Kemmerer. Chief Justice Michael K. Davis. Administered the oath of office to Corpening on Aug. 9, 2019….
“Faith, Family and Fun” are the tenets of the Berean Bible soccer camp
The Berean Bible Fellowship hosted its third annual summer soccer camp. The camp took place at the Simplot Fields west of Afton as part of the fellowship’s summer “Faith, Family and Fun.” “After 12 years of watching my son play…