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Month: July 2020

‘The World Needs More Cowboys’ Celebration July 21 in Afton

———– Students will learn more about the University of Wyoming, UW alumni will connect with their alma mater, and members of the public will find out more about UW’s presence in their community during a “The World Needs More Cowboys”…

Men arrested in Evanston sought in Utah murder

EVANSTON (WNE) — Two men who were arrested last week by the Evanston Police Department on multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, were in custody when they were later discovered to be wanted in…

Foresters begin 10-year thinning project in Bridger-Teton

JACKSON (WNE) — Dozens of firefighters and contracted foresters have been out on foot in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, trimming, limbing and stacking slash piles of trees along the forest front south of Bondurant. The project, now underway, is the…

LC Emergency Management: 21 active cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County

The following is a news release from Lincoln County Emergency Management Latest numbers from WY Department of Health show us at 21 active cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County. This represents a significant rise in the last 2 weeks. Please…

Interviews

July 7: Director Brian Nesvick, Wyoming Game & Fish

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Outlook improves for state’s children

By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming ranked 16th in the country for overall children’s well-being in a national report that found the Equality State above average generally, though the state continues to struggle with…

Cheney offers bill to continue telehealth access

SHERIDAN (WNE) — Liz Cheney, Wyoming’s lone U.S. House Representative, introduced legislation to continue access to telehealth for seniors around the country, even after the relaxed requirements for it end when the COVID-19 emergency declaration ceases. The legislation, known as…

DO NOT PLAYLIST: “Highway To Hell” cover by David Maernaluk

At first glance you think this is going to be good.  I mean, he does have the rock n’ roll look after all. The voice, however, isn’t quit there.  Please enjoy this week’s Do Not Playlist with this cover of…

Funeral services for Sherman Lainhart

——————- Funeral services for Sherman Lainhart will take place Saturday July 11, 2020 from 10-10:45 a.m. at Schwab Mortuary in Afton. A graveside service will take place the same day at 11 a.m. at the Afton Cemetery.

Wyoming coronavirus case up by record 37, recoveries up by 62

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming seen in Wyoming since the illness was first detected in the state in mid-March grew Monday by the highest number seen since the pandemic began. However, the number of recoveries seen since…