Police continue investigation into missing Torrington woman following mysterious phone call
By Jess Oaks Torrington Telegram Via- Wyoming News Exchange TORRINGTON — The Torrington Police Department has taken a bit of heat from the public in the last week regarding statements the department released on social media concerning a local missing…
M. Russell Ballard, Latter-day Saint apostle, dies at 95
The following is a news release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are saddened to announce that President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ…
Suspect at large following pedestrian hit and run in Afton
The following is a press release from the Afton Police Department. On November 9, 2023 around 5:50 P.M., Afton Police Department, Star Valley EMS, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Wyoming Highway Patrol were notified of a vehicle striking a juvenile…
Supt. Degenfelder / WDE launch guidance for libraries
• State Supt.: ‘Explicit material should not be in K-12 schools.’ Cheyenne — State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) have released the guidance for Establishing or Modifying Library Material Policy as outlined in the 2023-2027…
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 299,127 recreation visits in October 2023. This is a 26% increase from October 2022 (236,567 recreational visits). It is also a 75% increase from October 2019* (171,339 recreational visits) when several…
New Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House contest to be held Thanksgiving weekend in Afton
• Nov. 24 and 25. A new Star Valley Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Contest is set to be held November 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gather on 89 venue in Afton. The…
Local businesses offering discounts for vets this Saturday
A number of local businesses in Star Valley are offering discounts to veterans this Saturday, November 11 for Veterans Day. Wyoming Minuteman Supply will offer 30% off everything in store for Veterans from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The only…
Former Soda Springs coach gets 25 years for Ada County lewd conduct charge
The following story is provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. BOISE — A former coach and teacher who pleaded guilty to having sex with a student in multiple counties has been sentenced to prison in Boise. Wade…
Montpelier man tied to chicken strip theft also charged with rape
The following story is provided by EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. MONTPELIER — A man accused of burglarizing a restaurant and sexually assaulting a sleeping woman could face life in prison. Adrian Harley Salerno, 27, has been charged…
New York Times Best-Selling Author Brandon Mull visits LCSD No. 2
• Mull shared tips about writing process and developing imagination. New York Times Best-Selling Author, Brandon Mull, visited Star Valley High School, Star Valley Middle School and Cokeville High School on Monday, speaking with students about his experiences with the…