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Month: July 2020

WHSAA announces Wyoming Fall sports will start on time

—————— Ending months of speculation the Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA) released a news release clarifying the upcoming season for the 2020-21 school year. Star Valley High School will have golf begin practice on August 10 with their first…

New case growth sets record at 64, Uinta County man becomes 26th victim

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew Tuesday by the highest number seen since the pandemic began in March. News of the 64 new laboratory-confirmed cases came as the Wyoming Department of Health announced a Uinta County man…

Interviews

July 28: Charlotte Black, Bridger Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Interviews

July 28: Superintendent Matt Erickson, LCSD2

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DO NOT PLAYLIST: “Sweet Child O’ Mine” cover

There really is no explanation here. None at all. Here’s today’s Do Not Playlist, a cover of “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns and Roses. Only, this isn’t Guns and Roses. Clearly.

Concerns over COVID-19 closing local businesses

The following is a news release from the Department of Homeland Security AFTON, WY​ – A steady rise in confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in Lincoln County has led to impacts at a handful of businesses in Star Valley. Most…

45 new coronavirus cases push active number up again

The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming increased by 13 on Monday to total 582 as the state Department of Health reported 45 new laboratory-confirmed and probable cases. The Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 13…

Services for Thelma Crook

Graveside services for Thelma F. Crook will take place Saturday August 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Etna Cemetery. Those planning to attend are asked to bring lawn chairs to the service.

Barrasso bill eyes new BLM wilderness areas, motor park

By Angus M. Thuermer, WyoFile.com U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is circulating a draft bill that’s drawing opposing reactions over its provisions to create five new Bureau of Land Management non-motorized wilderness areas in Wyoming. The draft Wyoming Public Land Initiative Act…

Feds: Laramie research nonprofit lied to get $500k in grants

By Ethan Sterenfeld Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — The federal government is investigating the Western Research Institute, a Laramie-based nonprofit, for making false claims to win more than $500,000 in research funding between 2015 and 2018, according…