Union Pacific train hauling grain derails in Nugget Canyon

Posted: Monday, May 20th, 2013
KEMMERER -- In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 18, a westbound Union Pacific train hauling corn derailed in Nugget Canyon west of Kemmerer at mile marker 38 on U.S. Hwy. 30.
According to Mark Davis, spokesman for Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Neb., the westbound train was hauling corn from St. Paul, Minn., to Minidoka, Idaho. Davis noted ...more

Hatch named Boy Scouts executive

Posted: Thursday, May 16th, 2013
EVANSTON -- Brent Hatch was recently named District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, Trapper Trails Council, located in Evanston.
"The past District Executive in the Jim Bridger District retired and the council approached me about taking his position," Hatch said. "Boy Scouts provides programs that help shape adults and youth of today. I feel that Scouts have been ...more

Donation nets first aid kits for Kemmerer elementary classrooms

Posted: Thursday, May 16th, 2013
KEMMERER -- With a recent generous donation, Enterprise Products Pioneer Gas Plants was instrumental in helping Kemmerer Elementary obtain individual first aid kits for each and every classroom, and the school's main office.
It was through the collaborative efforts of Gina Kominsky, field administrative assistant for Enterprise Products, Kemmerer Elementary administrative assistant Deb Stefonick and school nurse Meri Podlesnik that ...more

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ to be staged May 17

Posted: Thursday, May 16th, 2013
KEMMERER -- What happens when a young boy plants magic beans in his own backyard? For Jack, it is the beginning of a great adventure.
Audiences are invited to come along this Friday, May 17, when the Missoula Children's Theatre and more than 50 local students present "Jack and the Beanstalk."
The local cast features Ashley Stevens as Jack, Bailey Bowen ...more