Lions Club recognizes student excellence

Posted: Friday, May 24th, 2013
KEMMERER -- Several students from Kemmerer High School were honored at the annual Kemmerer Lions Club Student Recognition Banquet on Wednesday, May 15.
The students were selected by teachers for awards to honor the students' excellence in different areas. The award subjects ranged from sports to academic subject, including several Advanced Placement (AP) classes.
The banquet was facilitated by Kemmerer ...more

Justice Center construction on schedule

Posted: Friday, May 24th, 2013
KEMMERER -- The construction of the new Lincoln County Justice Center began in the fall of 2012, and completion is expected by Feb. 2014, said Lincoln County Commissioner Kent Connelly.
"It's going pretty well right now. We're on schedule," Connelly said.
He added that being on schedule is not typical for such a large construction project.
So far, the ...more

Slain soldier was former resident

Posted: Friday, May 24th, 2013
AFGHANISTAN -- One of three soldiers killed by an improvised explosive device in Sanjaray, Afghanistan, May 14, was originally from Kemmerer, according to military officials.
Specialist Mitchell Kirk Daehling, 24, was born in Kemmerer but moved with his family out-of-state when he was 2. He most recently resided in Dalton, Mass., according to his father.
Daehling, who had just been ...more

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