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Month: May 2020

WIC special supplemental nutrition program adapts during pandemic during serve Wyoming families

As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents about the continuing, important benefits available for many families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. WIC…

Wyoming Council of Women seeks nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across Cowboy state

The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) is seeking nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across the Cowboy State for recognition with the annual ‘Woman Entrepreneur Award.’ “Female entrepreneurs impact economies and families in every single community in Wyoming,” said Jennifer Wilmetti,…

Wyoming Legislature to Hold Special Session May 15-16

Cheyenne – The 65th Wyoming Legislature will convene for a two-day special legislative session beginning on May 15 at 8 a.m. The purpose of the special session is to address immediate needs of the state due to the COVID-19 public…

Search and Rescue finds body of missing Cody man

CODY (WNE) — Park County Search and Rescue has found the body of a man who went missing Saturday night in the Shoshone Canyon. According to SAR, Michael Alan Shotts, 50, was found in the Heart Mountain Canal dead, near…

Jackson teen pleads guilty to delivering LSD to middle school students

JACKSON (WNE) — At a hearing Wednesday in Teton County District Court, Steven Bailey, 18, pleaded guilty to delivering LSD to minors. In a plea agreement with the prosecutor, Bailey also pleaded guilty to possessing LSD. He was arrested in…

2020 antler rush: Undeterred shed hunters shirk the rules

By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON— Alta resident Gill Kushman had good company Friday morning as he combed over the Bridger-Teton National Forest on horseback, trying to stay lawful by letting valuable elk antlers lie…

Cheney named to China Task Force

House Republican Conference Chair and Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) released the following statement after being named to the House GOP Leader’s China Task Force which will develop policies, ideas, and legislative strategy to combat the threat posed by the…

Fremont County case jump indicates continued community spread

Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers An increase of 24 in the number of Fremont County coronavirus cases indicates that the illness is continuing to spread in the community, county officials said. The Wyoming Department of Health reported Wednesday that…

First Presidency announces limited reopening of several temples

Church leaders express gratitude and emphasize caution, safety and wisdom in the phased reopening process In a letter to all Church members, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expressed their gratitude for the efforts…

UW Extension During Coronavirus

◆ Look online for educational opportunties. By Hudson Hill UW Cooperative Extension Living with the coronavirus means most things are getting done differently. That is certainly true with the University of Wyoming. It is a change but if we want…