Creating a window of opportunity
◆ Care Center showcases birthday displays amid pandemic. If you drive by the Star Valley Care Center these days, chances are you might see a joyful birthday display painted on a window. The birthday window displays are the brain child…
WWCC Outreach services continue, registration deadlines adjusted
Western Wyoming Community College Afton Outreach Office has closed its doors until further notice. Due to state issued guidelines on social distancing and in efforts to curb the spread COVID-19, all WWCC buildings, including the Afton Outreach Office, have been…
Name of victim in fatal accident released
The name of the victim of a fatal crash near Mountain View on April 3 has been released. At 6:50 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol was dispatched to milepost 113 on Wyoming 414 where a one-vehicle rollover took the life of…
LDS Church announces eight new temples including the United Arab Emirates and Shanghai China
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the future construction of eight new temples across the world including locations in Congo, Dubai and Shanghai, China. Read more below about each location. Bahía Blanca, Argentina The Bahía Blanca temple…
Coronavirus cases up to 197
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count increased to 197 on Sunday as the state Department of Health reported 10 new cases in seven counties. The Health Department reported new cases in Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Sheridan, Sweetwater,…
LDS Church announces new symbol; calls for Good Friday worldwide fast for relief from COVID-19
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a new symbol to identify the faith. Church Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson announced it and explained its significance during the Saturday evening session of the April 2020 general conference….
Some nonresident licenses, permits, and tags sales temporarily suspended by Idaho F&G Commission
At their April 4 meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted a rule that temporarily suspends the sale of several types of nonresident fishing and hunting licenses, tags, and permits. The action is effective immediately and lasts until the…
Craig Bohl and his wife Leia donate $100,000 to fund UW Spring scholorships
University of Wyoming head football Coach Craig Bohl and his wife Leia are making a $100,000 gift to the University of Wyoming Athletics Department to fund the scholarship costs of UW spring sport senior student-athletes who have indicated they wish…
Fatality results from rollover near Mountain View
Above image courtesy of Uinta County Fire and Ambulance Just before 7 p.m. on Friday April 3rd, Bridger Valley Fire and EMS responded to a one vehicle rollover 14 miles south of Mountain View on Wyoming 414. Two occupants sustained…
Wyoming’s COVID-19 cases rise to 187; governor orders quarantine for visitors to state
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of reported coronavirus cases in Wyoming surged to 187 on Saturday morning, an increase of 21 cases overnight. Eight counties showed a rise in reported cases, with Fremont County — one of…