Historic special session opens as bars, restaurants open
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Restaurants and bars across Wyoming that have been closed since mid-March opened their doors on Friday as Wyoming’s legislators met in an historic special session to deal with the impacts of the coronavirus. A…
Jackson man charged with theft released due to pandemic trial delay
JACKSON (WNE) — Michael Lynch had been scheduled to go on trial June 1 in Teton County for burglary, theft, forgery and domestic battery. But jury trials are on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak. “It’s not Mr. Lynch’s fault…
Coronavirus case up by 10, state prepares for rule relaxation
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers As Wyoming prepared for partial lifting of rules that closed some businesses in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the state Department of Health announced that the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up by three
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The daily increase in confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming on Tuesday was at the lowest level seen since mid-April, according to Department of Health figures. The department, in its daily coronavirus update, said three…
Lake trout numbers decline in Yellowstone
——————– CODY (WNE) – Victory on Yellowstone Lake is within grasp. Recent numbers show the battle is being won when it comes to Yellowstone cutthroat trout recovery in Yellowstone Lake, due to the decline of the invasive lake trout species….
Fremont County coronavirus numbers high due to testing, official says
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The high number of coronavirus cases on Fremont County reflects the amount of testing done in the county, according to a health official. Dr. Paul Ebbert, chief medical officer for Wind River Family and…
Jackson hospital hits zero in COVID-19 patients
JACKSON (WNE) — St. John’s Health had zero patients being treated for COVID-19 in the hospital Friday. That shows the community’s successful response to the pandemic, hospital CEO Paul Beaupre said during Friday’s weekly community update, which was livestreamed from…
Majority of Wyoming counties now have variances
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count topped 500 over the weekend as the state Department of Health reported 14 new cases, most of them in Fremont County. At the same time, restaurants and bars in most…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up by four; State slowly reopens
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Restaurants and bars across Wyoming continued their gradual reopening on Thursday as Department of Health officials announced the state’s number of confirmed coronavirus cases grew by four. State officials by Thursday had approved requests…
Sage grouse numbers predicted to fall for fourth straight year
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — Greater sage grouse numbers are expected to continue dropping across the West for the fourth year in a row, alarming scientists and conservation officials. It also raises questions of…