New TSA screening procedures now in effect at local airports
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. Please click the link to read the full story. IDAHO FALLS — Anyone traveling out of the Idaho Falls or surrounding airports should be aware of new Transportation Security Administration screening procedures. Passengers must now…
WWCC wrestling event offers Star Valley fans a unique double-dip opportunity
When Jake Thompson was a sixth grader, he attended the Wyoming State Wrestling Tournament and while he was there, he watched Hayden Heap win his second consecutive state championship for the Braves and he was hooked. “I decided right then…
Governor Mead Supports Strengthening Computer Science Education
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mead announced today that he had joined “Governors’ Partnership for K-12 CS”, a bi-partisan group of Governors focused on strengthening computer science education for all students. Mead said he joined fellow Governors in making a commitment…
WYDOT hosts transportation summit December 7
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be hosting a Summit on the Future of Transportation in Rural States on Dec. 7, 2017. The event will take place at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Casper and will bring together…
President Trump visits with LDS leaders during trip to Utah
“We’re really proud of you. What you do is like nobody else.” Those were the words of U.S. President Donald J. Trump in his first visit to Salt Lake City since becoming president a year ago. President Trump met with…
Governor Backs UW Science Initiative Building, Proposes No New Cuts
The University of Wyoming would proceed with construction of a new Science Initiative building under Gov. Matt Mead’s budget proposal for the upcoming biennium. The governor’s proposal, announced Thursday, calls for no further cuts in UW’s state block grant, following…
Elizabeth Smart visiting east Idaho to raise awareness of sexual assault and domestic violence
The following is a news release from Idaho State University. POCATELLO — Idaho State University’s College of Arts and Letters will host a week of events raising awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence titled “Surviving Voices” from Dec. 5…
Idaho Falls police searching for suspect who stole police with children inside
An Idaho Falls mother has been reunited with her two children after her SUV was stolen Wednesday evening with the kids inside. The woman was inside the Boy Scouts of America building on S. Yellowstone Hwy. when the vehicle was…
Utah and Wyoming rank among the most charitable states
According to a recent study from WalletHub.com, Wyoming ranks among the most charitable states in the nation. Utilizing several factors including volunteer rate, the percentage of donated income, the percentage of donated time, those who donate money, those who collect…
Detmer out as BYU offensive coordinator
Long thought of as one of the most prolific offenses in the country, the BYU Cougars were a shell of their former selves this past season scoring 20 points or less in nine of their 13 games. It was for…