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…
Jackson Hole Airport employee tests positive for COVID-19
On the evening March 29th, the Jackson Hole Airport became aware of an employee who had tested positive for COVID-19. This employee is currently in self-isolation, and notifications have taken place with appropriate agencies. Because the employee notified Airport staff…
Teton County District Health Officer Issues Stay-at-Home Recommendations for All People in Teton County, WY
The Teton County District Health Officer, Dr. Travis Riddell issued two further health recommendations #5 and #6 for Teton County, Wyoming that mirrors the Town of Jackson’s Emergency Ordinance 1249. Dr. Riddell stated, “Limiting your movement to essential activities will…
BLM seeking public input on proposed Kemmerer CO2 well
The Kemmerer Field Office of the BLM is seeking public comment on a proposed carbon dioxide disposal well and pipeline. This project proposal is associated with the Exxon Mobile Corporation’s LaBarge Carbon Capture Phase 1 project. If approved, a CO2…