Star Valley News Briefs: December 16, 2020
◆ Wildlife, snow removal and winter recreation in the news this week. • Winter Wildlife SV RANCH – The Town of Star Valley Ranch is issuing a reminder to area residents to be wildlife aware. “We live in an area…
Seven deaths blamed on COVID, active cases drop by 592
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of seven more Wyoming residents have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Tuesday. The department said the seven, five men and two women, died earlier this month, bring…
What You Should Know About Water Pollution
Water pollution is a serious issue the world is combating today. The scariest part about this statement is that so many individuals aren’t educated on water pollution and everything it entails. Here’s what you should know about water pollution—start educating…
Sheridan woman dies after crash
SHERIDAN (WNE) — A Sheridan County woman died as a result of a car crash north of Sheridan Dec. 8. The fatal crash occurred around milepost 4.1 on Wyoming 338 north of Sheridan. At 11:01 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers…
Gillette contractor sentenced to prison for forging license
GILLETTE (WNE) — A local contractor will spend up to three years in prison for forging a contractor’s license issued by the city of Gillette — the second time he was accused of crimes in the construction industry. Christopher Gore,…
Funeral service for Donald Olson
Funeral services for Donald Olson will take place Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Schwab Mortuary. A viewing will take place Monday, December 21, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Schwab Mortuary .
Recoveries push active COVID cases below 3,000
By The Wyoming News Exchange Another day of more than 1,000 new reported recoveries among people suffering from laboratory-confirmed or probable cases of coronavirus pushed the number of active cases in the state below 3,000 on Monday. The Wyoming Department…
JCPenney has a buyer; will keep mother store and will donate statue of founder
Kemmerer City Administrator Brian Muir says there is a buyer for JCPenney and should keep mother store local and is working out a way to receive a statue of the founder. He says corporate headquarters is moving to a smaller…