LCSD2 finishes unusual academic year with an eye toward future
◆ Distance learning and alternative plans were the name of the game in spring 2020. In a time of uncertainty and abrupt change, one thing has remained certain and unchanging. Just as the rising sun daily dispels the dark and…
Gifts of Grace to hold a “virtual run” fundraiser
The Gifts of Grace organization, a nonprofit business fighting against human trafficking, says it will hold a virtual run fundraiser for the next week or so. With a lot of races or fundraiser races canceled due to COVID-19, the group…
Robinson named new Principal at Afton Elementary
With the retirement of Layne Parmenter, Afton Elementary recently underwent the process of searching for a new principal for the school. The LCSD No. 2 Board of Trustees announced their decision to hire Danny Robinson for the position. According to…
May 29: Dave Walsh, UW Football
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BLM releases final analysis of Simplot land exchange proposal
◆ Mine would swap 719 adjacent to the Don Plant for 667 acres in Blackrock Canyon area. Provided by the BLM The Bureau of Land Management Pocatello Field Office has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the…
Yellowstone to open Montana entrances June 1
Yellowstone National Park will open its Montana entrances on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. The Montana entrances include West Entrance (near West Yellowstone), North Entrance (near Gardiner), and Northeast Entrance (near Cooke City). The opening of Montana’s entrances coincides…
National Park Service seeks additional comments on proposal to provide WiFi for park visitors, employees
Mammoth Hot Springs – The National Park Service (NPS) seeks additional comments from the public about the impacts a Wi-Fi proposal may have on Yellowstone National Park’s historic properties or other cultural resources. The proposal from AccessParks includes the installation of…
May 28: Lincoln County Fair
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First Lady Jennie Gordon allocates $90,000 in May
————— First Lady Jennie Gordon and the Wyoming Hunger Initiative allocated $90,000 this month; $50,000 for grants to support long term infrastructure and $40,000 for May’s COVID-19 response to food pantries across the state. Several organizations from around the state…