SALT LAKE CITY – The following local residents have earned their degree from Western Governors University: Carolyn Kirchenstien, Mentone, master of science in nursing - nursing informatics; Lindsay Bettis, Pierceton, master of business administration degree; David Burden, of Warsaw, master of science in educational leadership; Stacey Lohse, of Warsaw, master of health leadership; Jennifer Wright, Warsaw, bachelor of science in nursing.