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University of Wyoming Plans Growth for Study Abroad Program

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The University of Wyoming is looking to increase the number of students in its study abroad program, aiming to have 650 annually by 2022. The Laramie Boomerang reports the university has... Read More...

Early-Childhood Program Gives Idaho Parents Tools to Educate

October 30, 2018 BOISE, Idaho — A free workshop in Idaho is helping parents prepare their children for school. And it's filling a much-needed gap in the Gem State. Idaho is one of five states that doesn't i... Read More...

Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Condemn Anti-Semitism, Hate-Filled Rhetoric

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saint leaders are condemning anti-Semitism and the "environment of hate-filled rhetoric that has become so prevalent" following the deadly shooting at a P... Read More...

Remembering the Goff Bridge Challenge 20 Years Later

Riggins, ID (ITD) - October 25, 2018 by Megan Sausser Nearly twenty years later, the Goff Bridge—better known as the Time Zone Bridge near Riggins—remains one of a few tied-arch bridges in Idaho.* But its... Read More...

Governor Mead Highlights Achievements of Wyoming Classroom Connectivity Initiative

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today, Governor Matt Mead recognized the achievements of school districts under the Wyoming Classroom Connectivity Initiative. The program, a partnership between the Governor’s Office, the Depa... Read More...

Volunteers Improve Wyo. Veteran’s Home

By CHRISSY SUTTLES, Wyoming Tribune Eagle CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Stephen Maguire was permanently blinded in combat nearly 49 years ago while serving as a U.S. Army Ranger in Vietnam. The moment, which he d... Read More...

Taylor Swift Donates to Fan Struggling with Medical Bills

OREM, Utah (AP) — Taylor Swift has donated $15,500 to a GoFundMe account of a fan whose family is struggling with medical bills. Sadie Bartell's mother has been in a coma for three years, and the family is w... Read More...

Investor Issues Grant to Assist Wyoming Wildfire Victims

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A billionaire investor and former Republican candidate for governor has set up a $100,000 challenge grant to assist residents of a rural subdivision in western Wyoming affected by wildfire.... Read More...

Kindness Matters Giveaway Winner For The Month Of September

Congratulations to Alex Morrill for winning the Kindness Matters Giveaway for the month of September brought to you by the Wind River Hotel & Casino. The nomination reads: I would like to nominate Alex M... Read More...

Utah Pet Vet Housed Many Animals During Wildfire Evacuations

PROVO, UT. (AP) - When thousands of Utah residents were forced to flee their homes during a wildfire last month, their pets were displaced as well and many ended up at an animal hospital. Staff at the ... Read More...