Wyoming-Based Suicide Prevention Hotline Now Available
———— Lifeline Number Remains 1-800-273-TALK (8255) A new Wyoming-based suicide prevention lifeline will strengthen the response available for state residents who find themselves in crisis, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “If you, or someone you know, is…
Getting down to nutrition: Food Preservation
By Shelley Balls, MDA, RD, LD UW Extension – Nutrition and Food Safety Educator Summer brings an abundance of fresh produce, sometimes so much that you don’t know what to do with all of it! You probably enjoy the fresh…
Motorcyclist leads officials on a high-speed chase
——————— At approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday August 10th, 2020, a Deputy with the Uinta County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a motorcycle on I-80 eastbound near Travel Centers of America, which resulted in a pursuit. The motorcycle maintained speeds…
Mountain West postpones 2020 Fall sports
———————- The Mountain West has announced the indefinite postponement of all scheduled fall sports contests and MW championship events in response to ongoing challenges with the effective mitigation and management of the COVID-19 virus in conjunction with athletic competition. The…
Wyoming Highway Patrol helps a nine-year-old find his family.
On August 8, 2020, around 3:44 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers were notified of a young child walking along the side of Interstate 80 in Sweetwater County alone. While troopers were responding, information was obtained that a passing motorist…
Pilot bails out with parachute to survive plane crash near Grover
————— A single-engine plane crash in Grover Monday afternoon left a pilot with minor injuries after he bailed out of the failed aircraft while still in flight, using a parachute to safely land. Lincoln County Sheriff Shane Johnson said the…
A celebration of history display comes to Star Valley Branch Library
———————– ◆ “Rightfully Hers” exhibit now on display. “Rightfully Hers,” a popup exhibition from the National Archives celebrating the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, is now on display at the Star Valley Branch Library in Afton. “Rightfully…
Pursuit Ends East Of Cheyenne
On August 7, 2020, a Cheyenne, Wyoming resident led Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers on a pursuit near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The pursuit began after troopers attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Cruze for a traffic violation. The driver of the…
Total coronavirus cases now stands at 525; decrease of 29
As of Saturday, Aug. 8, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the illness was first diagnosed in the state increased by eight — from 2,490 to 2,498. Campbell, Fremont, Laramie, Sheridan and Washakie counties each reported…
