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Month: April 2020

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April 28: LCSD2 Superintendent Erickson & Chairman Hirschi

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Price for a gallon of gasoline is $1.11 cheaper than a year ago on average

As Wyoming faces the real fallout of a potential non-existent rig count for the summer, the prices at the pump are reflecting the volatility in the market according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). In April of 2019 the average…

Swift Idol Live Concert set for Friday; Will be video only

The Swift Idol Live Concert, presented by Randy Thompson Insurance and Financial Services, is still set to happen Friday at 7 P.M., but will be live video only on SVI for the viewing audience. Host of the event, Duke Dance,…

Wyoming congresswoman: Chinese Communist Party must be held accountable

Washington — Earlier today, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Mnuchin, Administrator Carranza and other Congressional leaders in the Oval Office for the signing of the Paycheck Protection Program…

Jackson Hole native announces campaign for Teton County commissioner; wants to give voice to working families

 Dear Chamber Members, I am writing to personally share that I’m running for Teton County Commissioner—to represent you, our business leaders and community, and the hard-working families who are struggling to continue to call Jackson Hole home. These are difficult…

Wyoming residents have received more than $42 million in unemployment benefits during coronavirus pandemic

CHEYENNE – Since the coronavirus pandemic began in Wyoming, workers in the state have received more than $42 million in Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits from a combination of federal emergency aid and the state UI fund. The majority of this…

Casper Republican Donna Rice announces bid for U.S. Senate seat

CHEYENNE (WNE) – Fourth-generation Wyomingite and small business owner Donna Rice announced her campaign Friday for the GOP nomination in the Wyoming race for United States Senate. “America was founded on the ideas of liberty and personal responsibility,” Rice said…

Independent Notes: Elaine Dana — a Star Valley story of contributions to business, community and faith

Late one night after working through a day of zoom meetings dealing with COVID and the associated fiscal challenges at the state level, I settled down at the dining room table for a snack and to go over the latest…

Wyoming coronavirus cases to 370; Legislature drafts special session bills

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 21 over the weekend, with 17 of the new cases coming from Fremont County. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, reported the state had 370 confirmed…

Silver Star donates to regional food banks

Thayne, WY, April 24, 2020 – With local food banks experiencing a spike in requests for assistance, Silver Star has made a $1000 donation to each of the following food banks in the region: Teton Valley Food Pantry Community Food…