Stay At Home order issued for those 65+ in Teton County
March 28, 2020, JACKSON, WYO. – Following the spread of COVID-19 through confirmed community transmission, and the increase of individuals diagnosed to 13, The Teton District Health Officer, with authorization from the Wyoming State Health Officer, has issued Teton District…
Alpine Fire Department extinguishes motor coach blaze
The Alpine Fire Department responded to a fire that claimed a motor coach on Friday evening March 27. “Friday evening at 22:24 Alpine Fire and Alpine EMS responded to a reported Mobile Home Fire,” stated Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt….
Afton Volunteer Fire Department responds to shop fire near Fairview
Members of the Afton Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) responded to a structure fire on the north end of Crow Creek Road near Fairview on Friday evening at approximately 9 pm. According to the Afton Fire Chief, the owner was working…
Sublette County confirms first positive test
Officials from Sublette County have determined the county’s first positive test for the COVID-19 Coronavirus on Saturday morning March 28. The patient is a 59-year old female. The most recent data shows this brings the overall total in the State…
Star Valley Health advises part-time residents to reconsider traveling back to the area
With a sizeable portion of the area population identifying as part-time summer residents, Star Valley is facing the possibility of many of those residents making preparations to return. With current conditions regarding the COVID-19 advising citizens to avoid discretionary travel,…
Lincoln County Emergency Management releases general travel recommendations
The following is a release from Lincoln County Emergency Management CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States. However, cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported in many states, and some areas are…
Wyoming given federal waiver from required student testing
◆ Wyoming Dept. of Education accepting comments. Provided by the Wyoming Department of Education The U.S. Department of Education (USED) granted Wyoming a waiver Friday from certain federal assessment and accountability requirements in light of the widespread school closures due…
Family run is part of family fun at the Star Valley Meat Block
◆ Local business is USDA certified. When it comes to owning and operating a family business, the Williams Family has things down, pat. First, it takes a solid family willing to get involved and help. Family is a BIG deal…
All LDS temples to temporarily close
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a memo to local leadership across their faith informing them that all 168 temples across the globe would be closed due to the spread of COVID-19. “After…
Governor Gordon, top officials call for all Wyoming citizens to stay home
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon issued a plea to Wyomingites to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic during a press conference today. “I am here today to urge Wyoming citizens to stay home whenever…