Star Valley Health details efforts, current preparedness and capacity for potential COVID-19 spread
The following is a news release from Star Valley Health Star Valley Health has been meeting in response to COVID-19 since January. It currently meets on a daily basis in continued planning as it prepares to care for the community…
Sublette County Deputy rescues stranded dog in Fremont Lake
(Pinedale, Wyo –April 2nd, 2020) SCSO Deputy rescues stranded dog in Fremont Lake. Tuesday, March 31, at approximately 1:15pm, Sublette County Dispatch received a call of a dog who had fallen through the ice into Fremont Lake just outside of…
Wyoming COVID-19 cases rise to 137, five critically ill in Fremont County
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers At least five of the coronavirus patients in Fremont County are critically ill and breathing with the assistance of ventilators, the county’s health officer said Wednesday. The comment by Dr. Brian Gee came as…
28-percent of Wyoming households have responded to the 2020 Census
Cheyenne, WY – As of last night, 28.1% of Wyoming households have self-responded to the 2020 Census. The national self-response rate is 36.2%, our neighbors to the north in Montana are at 29.3% self-response, which puts Wyoming within reach of beating Montana. It…
Department Advice on Potential Coronavirus Illnesses
As reported coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases continue to go up and because not everyone who may be ill can be tested, a Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) official is offering advice on what residents who are sick with a…
Simplot applies for permit to mine in new area of southeast Idaho
◆ Permit would allow for 10 years of mining. The J.R. Simplot Company has applied for mining permits relating to phosphate extraction in the Dairy Syncline Phosphate Leases in southeastern Caribou County, Idaho. The Dairy Syncline Phosphate Mine project calls…
Governor signs Executive Order allowing alcohol sales with pick-up food orders
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order (EO) permitting restaurants and bars and grills with a Wyoming liquor license to sell malt beverages and wine with take-out and curbside food orders. The expanded privileges, effective immediately, will help businesses…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up to 95, only 16 hospitalized
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming tripled in the course of a week, but only 16 of those patients have been hospitalized, according to the state’s health officer. Dr. Alexia Harrist, speaking during…
Winter storm warning for western Wyoming
Portions of Teton and Lincoln counties could receive snow on Tuesday March 31 according to the National Weather Service. “Significant snow will occur through this evening over far western Wyoming today,” an alert from the Riverton Weather Station stated. “Wet…