Independent Obituaries: July 1, 2020
The following obituaries appeared in the July 1, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary. For historical obituaries and headstones please visit the Star Valley Historical Society. Darrel D. Walton died on…
Grizzly bear relocated near Moran
Jackson– At the direction of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated a sub-adult female grizzly bear on July 1, 2020. The bear was captured in association with livestock depredation on…
Coronavirus cases up by 19, total 1,203; Kemmerer area records first case
The number of new coronavirus cases reported in Wyoming on Wednesday grew by 19. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said the total number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the state’s first case was diagnosed…
Independence Day Celebrations planned
◆ Fireworks and festivities scheduled for Saturday. It’s been a wild ride this summer as far as what community events will be taking place. But July is getting underway with a bang, literally. This week towns and communities in Lincoln…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming will continue waivers for telemedicine and COVID-19 treatment
————– ◆ Extended benefits apply to fully insured groups and individuals, but is optional for self-funded groups. Provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming has announced that its waiver of out-of-pocket costs for telemedicine services…
Emma Graham named 2020 Teen Vocalist
————– ◆ 2,100 live views of broadcast and 8,000 total views so far. Emma Graham emerged as the 2020 Teen Vocalist with Ki Simpkins as runner-up. Paul Jardine placed third and Allie Jack rounded out the top four performers for…
Confirmed coronavirus cases increase by 33
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases seen in Wyoming since the illness was first detected in the state in mid-March grew to 1,184 on Tuesday. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said 33 new cases were…
Wyoming ranks 22nd in Most Independent States; Utah tops the list
Adam McCann, Financial Writer WalletHub.com Americans value independence. We fought hard for it during the American Revolutionary War, and in the present day, we celebrate not only our freedom from the British crown but also our strong ability to rely…