Eleven counties report new coronavirus cases
Eleven of Wyoming’s 23 counties reported new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, pushing the total number of cases seen since the disease was first detected in the state to 1,404. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said…
Junior Rodeo comes to Afton this weekend
—————— The Lincoln County Fair Grounds will see young buckaroos of all ages this weekend for the “End of Our Rope” Junior Rodeo. The event is open to participants age 17 and under and begins at 10 a.m. “When the…
Lost and Found: Wedding ring treasure hunt leads to a message of hope
—————- Brooke Rich of Afton thought her June 2020 women’s retreat to Southern Utah would be a week of personal rejuvenation. What she didn’t expect was that her trip would indirectly breathe new life into a stranger searching for hope….
Search efforts continue for missing person
———– Efforts to locate a Salt Lake City man last seen in Star Valley continue this week. Dustin Kilpack, age 27, was last seen on July 2. He was driving a silver 2020 Chevy Trax rental car with Utah license plates….
Jackson man pulls through 88-day battle with coronavirus
———————- By Tom Hallberg Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Eighty-eight days. That’s how long Anthony Parker spent in the hospital. He first felt sick with symptoms that didn’t mirror a typical cold or flu on March…
Yellowstone National Park increases fire risk to “Moderate”
Officials with Yellowstone National Park have increased the fire danger within the park from “Low” to “Moderate”. Warmer temperatures consistently in the 80’s have dried out what was a wet June. CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST DETAILED STAR VALLEY WEATHER….
Laramie County Death Added to Coronavirus-Related State Total
A Laramie County man identified previously as a laboratory-confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The newly announced death involves an adult man with no apparent health conditions known to…
Utah State football player suspended following racial comments
According to the Utah State University Twitter feed (@USUAthletics) a football player has been suspended for racial comments. “We have been made aware of inappropriate racial comments made by a current student-athlete on our football team,” the tweet read. “This…
Wyoming Highway Patrol end wrong-way pursuit near Cheyenne
——————- On July 5, 2020, the Wyoming Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle on Interstate 25 near Cheyenne, Wyoming. The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle traveled on the wrong side…