WOODRUFF, Utah — Two men are facing felony charges after allegedly dumping toxic wastewater into a pond near Woodruff, Utah, on multiple occasions. The wastewater, which came from an oilfield …

KEMMERER — After their initial season, the Kemmerer Junior-Senior High School trap team is back and stronger than ever with 18 student participants and returning coach Garey Lacey leading the …

KEMMERER — The Kemmerer City Council met on Monday, April 14, to discuss a variety of city matters, including updates on the Fossil Island Golf Course, recognition of community members, and …

National Stress Awareness Month is observed annually in the month of April. It has been observed since April 1992. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of stress management and provides …

This novel is a National Book Award winner (2024) and a superb read! “James” by Percival Everett is a reimagining of the classic “Huckleberry Finn,” told from Jim’s …

KEMMERER — Bullying and school safety were focal points at the Lincoln County School District No. 1 board meeting on Tuesday, April 8. Approximately 15-20 concerned community members attended …

ROCK SPRINGS — On Saturday, March 29, spellers from all corners of the state gathered at Western Wyoming Community College (Western) in Rock Springs to determine which of the many local …

EVANSTON — A new Intermountain Health (IH) Maternal Health Connections (MHC) clinic opened its doors in Evanston on Friday, April 4. The Herald met with IH Grants Project Director Krystal …

Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Day, celebrated annually on April 12, is a nationwide event dedicated to fostering a love of reading in children and adults alike. Established in 2006 by publisher …

Are you looking to immerse yourself in a Hallmark type of love story? If so,   Denise Hunter’s “Before We Were Us” is for you. This story offers a little bit of romance, a …

DIAMONDVILLE — In the wake of recent layoffs at the Kemmerer coal mine, TriSight unveiled its plans for coal repurposing at a community gathering at Diamondville Town Hall last month. The …

KEMMERER — Linda Slovernick’s husband works at the Kemmerer coal mine that recently laid off 28 workers. Though he survived the cut, her husband is “the breadwinner of the …

KEMMERER — The Kemmerer Senior Center board convened on Monday, March 17, for a meeting that covered a range of topics, including financial reports, grant funding, upcoming events, and a …

After the long winter, we can hopefully see that spring is not too far away.   To indulge our spring fantasies, let’s look at the Netherlands where, from the end of March, to early May, …

“The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer was not what I expected, but I loved this book all the more because of it. I thought I would be …

Thursday, March 20 Chicken Parmesan, pea salad, garlic bread, dessert, and one percent milk.   Friday, March 21 Salmon, funeral potatoes, asparagus, bunt cake, and one …

The Wyoming Nurses Association (WNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its board of directors, effective January 2025. These appointments are the result of the dissolution …

“The Wedding People” by Alison Espach was a true gem!   It had everything — comedy, drama, romance, relatable characters, and clever dialogue. Phoebe Stone has long wanted to …

Gather your friends and family around, for it is that time of year again. National Read to Me Day is Wednesday, March 19. This day encourages anyone to grab a book, a younger sibling, or a …

Community members packed the latest city council meeting, where Kemmerer City Councilmember Brantley Popp expressed gratitude for the community’s presence. “It was wonderful to see a …