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Month: April 2020

WHSAA officially cancels Spring sports

The status of Wyoming high school sports had been sketchy at best amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) had already banned practices through the month of April and canceled the annual Art Symposium which…

Applying for Medicaid during COVID-19 pandemic

As COVID-19 continues to affect people in myriad ways, The Wyoming Department of Health put word out on the best ways to apply for state Medicaid and who may be eligible. “We realize that COVID-19 has touched many residents’ lives,…

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…

UW provost to resign

LARAMIE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming’s provost Kate Miller, will “step down” from her position on June 30, the university announced in a Monday press release. Miller became the university’s top academic officer in August 2016. “We express our…

Gas prices drop almost 10 cents statewide in a week

GILLETTE (WNE) – Wyoming gas prices have fallen 9.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.06 a gallon Monday. Prices have fallen below $2 a gallon in two counties, Albany at $1.762 and Natrona at $1.812, according to…

Wyoming residents continue to help neighbors through outbreak

Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Cheyenne realtor spreads smiles with free ice cream CHEYENNE – With the circumstances surrounding coronavirus in Wyoming, local Realtor Asha Bean wanted to do something to help spark joy in the community. Even in…

Local emergency responders had to self quarantine following possible COVID-19 exposure

A group of first responders in Star Valley had to self quarantine after possibly being exposed to COVID-19 during a call.  Lincoln County Emergency Management reports that a call for service at a residence in Star Valley was received this…

Wyoming coronavirus case numbers at 216, face masks now recommended

Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 216 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of four new cases in three counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control…

Interviews

April 7: Director Brian Nesvick, Wyoming Game & Fish

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Interviews

April 7: Bren Lowe, CEO Star Valley Health

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