Fossil Butte is modifying visitor center operations
Kemmerer – Fossil Butte National Monument announced modifications — effective Saturday, April 4 — to operations in response to guidance from the governor and Wyoming Department of Health to slow the spread of COVID-19. Until further notice, the following services and…
Star Valley virus cases not ‘community spread,’ says health official
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS The four currently confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County were not the result of “community transmission,” Star Valley Health CEO Bren Lowe told SVI Media this week. “All of those cases [which are within Star…
Fatal Crash North Of Glendo, Wyoming
On April 4, 2020, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 221 on Wyoming 319 north of Glendo, Wyoming. At 11:00 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover. A 2004 Dodge Ram was headed…
Case numbers at 212, leaders signal special session
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 212 on Monday with the diagnosis of 12 new cases in eight counties. As case numbers continued to grow, the state’s legislative leaders signaled that a…
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….