A visit to Laramie Regional Airport now can make you feel a little like Rip Van Winkle. Forced inactivity during this pandemic has meant that we have not been paying much attention to airline travel. But in Laramie, that downturn coincided with a perfect opportunity for a major change — […]

The annual Cheers and Beers tasting event returns in a pandemic, but organizers say safety protocols are in place to protect everyone. Eleven beer and winery vendors from Norman around the state will be at Legacy Park from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event is free to attend […]

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — Working behind the scenes to ensure employees get paid, projects get funded, and the mission is accomplished is the 75th Comptroller Squadron, whose mission is to deliver cutting edge financial solutions and mission-ready Airmen. Recently, the 75th CPTS successfully closed out another fiscal year, ensuring […]

The Baker City Council has chosen two men from out of state and one Oregonian as finalists to replace Fred Warner Jr. as Baker City manager. The three are Steve Ashworth of Alpine, Wyoming; Jonathan Cannon of Saluda, North Carolina; and Scott McClure of Monmouth. The seven city councilors voted […]

By PAUL WISEMAN, AP Economics Writer WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) — In a normal year, hundreds of book lovers would have descended on Winchester this summer for Shenandoah University’s annual children’s literature conference. Some would have made their way to Christine Patrick’s bookshop downtown. Winchester Brew Works would have rolled out […]

As families adjust to a school year centered largely around online education, Central Oregon community members are working to fill gaps in education and childcare. Tutoring businesses, pod networks and childcare programs are mobilizing to help families in need.  At Central Oregon Tutoring, co-founder Chris Lawler and his network of tutors have been inundated with requests since March, […]

‘Tis the season for publications and websites to let us know whether we should feel good about where we live. And U.S. News & World Report‘s just-released roster should give those who reside in Boulder and Denver, as well as Coloradans in general, a warm glow. The outlet’s “150 Best […]

ANOKA, Minn., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today announced the successful closing of the acquisition of certain assets related to Remington Outdoor Company’s ammunition and accessories businesses, and related intellectual […]

Here are some local businesses, organizations and events that have been affected by COVID-19. State of Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves issued a Safe Recovery Order, which encourages the use of face coverings but does not require them. Restrictions in the executive order 1525 include: • Public and private social gatherings […]