Wyoming’s Coronavirus Case Total Increases
Testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified seven newly reported cases in the state of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Each of the seven new cases is located in Fremont County,…
Governor Gordon announces coronavirus task forces
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the creation of five coronavirus task forces. Each will be headed by one the five top-elected officials in order to provide a coordinated, focused response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Governor’s office…
(Audio) – Tara Johnson discusses the postponement of the SVHS musical
The Little Mermaid was to be performed this upcoming weekend with as many as 80 students involved. The musical has now been indefinitely postponed due to concerns stemming from the Coronavirus. Director Tara Johnson spoke with David Cazier on Swift…
Diocese of Cheyenne temporarily suspends Masses due to COVID-19
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne has temporarily suspended all Masses, including daily Masses, effective March 17. This decision was made after participating in a conference call with Governor Gordon, the Wyoming Department of Health and other leaders of faith-based…
Wyoming Department of Health Shares Priority Coronavirus Recommendations
As the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to closely monitor the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, priority protection recommendations are being shared with Wyoming residents. “We don’t yet know exactly how easily COVID-19 spreads and how many people…
Game and Fish 2019 antelope harvest survey data available
◆ Pronghorn hunters in Wyoming tend to have a high success rate. Provided by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department Antelope harvest data from the 2019 hunting season is now available on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website. The…
LDS Church to release some missionaries from service due to virus concerns
With nine different buildings from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Star Valley area and dozens of missionaries contributing to the organization throughout the world, the LDS Church has released new information regarding missionary service in…
Homegrown startup class blooms in Western Wyoming
◆ JumpStart program, which started in Star Valley, gaining momentum in Pinedale and Evanston. By Baylie Evans Wyoming Business Council Writer Two years ago, Jennifer Anderson commuted an hour from Etna to Jackson for her job doing code enforcement for…
Local student’s work displayed as part of UW Art Exhibition
◆ Brianna Drew is part of 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition. Thirty-two University of Wyoming students recently received awards for their works of art that are part of the UW Art Museum’s 45th annual Juried UW Student Exhibition. For…
Gatherings of LDS Church Members Temporarily Suspended Worldwide
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter March 12, 2020, to Church members worldwide. Also see the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Latter-day Saints…