New York times issues response to complaints about President Monson obituary
This story courtesy of KSL.com SALT LAKE CITY — The New York Times issued a formal response to the many readers who “reacted strongly” to the paper’s coverage of the death of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson. Many members…
New Swan Valley church expected to open some time this year
Natalia Hepworth, EastIdahoNews.com In December 2016, a raging fire destroyed the Palisades ward church building belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Since the tragedy, steady progress has been made on construction of a new building. “We…
Average gas prices up three cents to $2.54 for regular
The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline jumped 3 cents nationally over the past three weeks to $2.54. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the increase is due to higher crude oil costs….
Thick fog cancels flights, causes travel delays at Salt Lake airport
This story courtesy of DeseretNews.com SALT LAKE CITY — Thirty outbound and 25 inbound flights at Salt Lake International Airport were canceled, and 23 incoming flights were diverted Sunday evening due to thick fog blocking visibility, officials reported. Flight delays…
Lincoln County Commission working with industry for extended use of facilities
Lincoln County Commissioner Jerry Harmon says improvements have been made to the Rocky Mountain Power Naughton 3 plant that will keep it operation for at least another 18 months and hopefully longer as the company prepares for the future. Commissioner…
Utah police officer punches through frozen pond to pull boy from under the ice
A police officer punched his way through the ice of a frozen pond to pull an 8-year-old boy from under the water Monday. Lt. David Crouse of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said emergency crews responded to a report of…
110 agencies under review in Cheyenne as state looks to tighten it’s budget belt
The Wyoming State Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) is spending two weeks in December going over the details of each state agency’s budget. The process includes a budget that was first prepared by the governor’s office and submitted to the…
Transmissible mouth disease suspected in Yellowstone bighorn sheep
The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park. Stock image. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Sore mouth disease (also known as contagious ecthyma) is thought to be responsible for an illness observed among bighorn rams in Yellowstone National…
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…