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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…

(Video) – Eastern Idaho details first confirmed virus case; Wyoming confirms third

DRIGGS — Eastern Idaho Public Health District and Teton Valley Health announcing details about the first confirmed case of coronavirus in eastern Idaho. Watch the press conference live from the boardroom at Teton Valley Health at 120 East Howard Avenue…

New Case Added to Wyoming’s Coronavirus Total

Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the second known case in the state with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The patient is a hospitalized older adult male Fremont County…

Wyoming’s First Coronavirus Disease 2019 Case Reported

Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist…

Three LVE Board of Director seats are up for election this year

◆ Nomination period opens. The Lower Valley Energy Board of Directors has three seats up for election in 2020. “Districts 1, 6 and 7 are up for election this year,” said Brian Tanabe, communications manager for Lower Valley Energy. “Any…

Lincoln County prepares for possible flooding

Lincoln County Emergency Management is making plans for spring flooding. “As Spring approaches and regional temperatures increase, there is increased potential for flooding in some areas of Lincoln County,” said Stephen Malik, Public Information Officer for Lincoln County Emergency Management….

Edwards fired after four seasons; search for new UW Basketball coach begins

*The following is a press release from the University of Wyoming University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced Monday that head men’s basketball coach Allen Edwards will not be retained as coach of the Wyoming Cowboys.  Edwards will be…

LDS Church makes adjustments due to COVID-19

Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal interactions and in guidelines prescribed by health officials for how to address the growing concern. The Church of Jesus Christ of…

Cowboys bomb Rams with three-point barrage

Pokes face third-seeded Nevada on Thursday LAS VEGAS, Nev. (MARCH 4, 2020) – The University of Wyoming men’s basketball team found their range from three early against the Colorado State Rams, as the Cowboys earned an 80-74 victory over their…