State legislature discussing limited special session in early May, additional session in June
Management Council Sets Next Steps for Legislative Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Everywhere, Wyoming – The Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council, a committee that sets governing policies and procedures as well as interim committee topics for the House and Senate, met remotely…
Two Wyoming State Hospital patients test positive for COVID-19
Two patients recently transferred to the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Both adult females arrived Monday at WSH, a state-run psychiatric facility and…
Forest Service pleads for ethical target shooting behavior at Lead Draw area; clean up your own trash
Pocatello, Idaho — Visitor use at the local Lead Draw area in Pocatello is seeing a dramatic increase as people look for opportunities to get outside while practicing social distancing. Unfortunately, irresponsible target shooting is creating major safety and resource…
DWS to hold virtual town halls for job seekers, employers
Cheyenne– The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) will host a series of virtual town halls to provide additional information about Department programs and unemployment insurance benefits, as well as answer questions from job seekers and employers. The first town…
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso to speak with social studies, civics and government students
U.S. Sen. John Barrasso From Jillian Balow, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Wyoming Department of Education: I invite Wyoming high school social studies, civics, and government teachers and students to join me in a virtual conversation with Wyoming U.S. Senator John…
Gov. Gordon confirms public health orders will remain through April 30; state officials working on phased recovery plan
Cheyenne – Gov. Mark Gordon has thanked the people of Wyoming for their diligence. “You have done what was asked and have helped to flatten the curve,” he said, “We are, and have been open for business.” Wyoming’s existing statewide orders…
UW College of Business hosting virtual small business assistance informational session
The University of Wyoming College of Business will be hosting an online small business assistance informational Zoom session Friday, April 17, from 2–3 p.m. MST The event is free and will be accessible on Zoom to registered participants. Go to…
Independent Obituaries: April 15, 2020
The following obituaries appeared in the April 15, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary. Andrew LaDee Chadwick, Age 23, was born May 29, 1996 in Afton, Wyoming to Kevin and…
Two Wyoming State Hospital Patients Test Positive for Coronavirus
Two patients recently transferred to the Wyoming State Hospital (WSH) in Evanston have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Both adult females arrived Monday at WSH, a state-run psychiatric facility and…
Governor Gordon instructs state agencies to prepare for COVID-19 budget impacts
Cheyenne – As Wyoming continues to experience the direct and indirect fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Mark Gordon has instructed all state agency directors to identify opportunities to immediately reduce spending. This is through the end of the current…