School district praises Class of 2020
◆ Students work hard to put their stamp on a difficult academic year. Let the graduation march begin for the class of 2020! Albeit the Pomp and Circumstance of commencement may take on a new look – or an old…
Memorial Day honors scheduled
◆ American Legion and VFW to give military tributes. American Legion Post 46 and VFW Post 4797 will visit cemeteries and provide military honors in Star Valley on Monday, May 25. The groups will practice social distancing and ask all attendees…
Yellowstone National Park reopens
Brian Perry, Yellowstone National Park’s East Entrance supervisor, greets a visitor at the gate on Monday morning. The park was set to open at noon, but opened a couple hours early after a line built up. Photo by Mark Davis,…
First Presidency provides guidelines for safely returning to church meetings, activities
A Latter-day Saint family hold their face masks in their hands while singing hymns during a Sunday worship meeting. The family is following local COVID-19 regulations by keeping distance from another family two rows behind them. © 2020 by Intellectual…
Kemmerer Fishing Derby expecting to see some changes, but event will still be held
Kemmerer City Administrator, Brian Muir, says the Fishing Derby event will still be held this summer, but will see some changes due to COVID-19. Children 13 and under can go to the community pond and have their picture taken. Then…
Wyoming Workforce Services town hall to focus on unemployment insurance information for employers
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is hosting a series of virtual town halls to provide additional information about Department programs and unemployment insurance benefits, as well as answer questions from job seekers and employers. This week’s…
Silver Star re-opening retail locations
The following information provided by Silver Star Communications. Silver Star has re-opened the Afton, Thayne, Soda Springs, and Driggs retail locations for walk-in traffic as of Monday, May 18. The following guidelines are in place to ensure your safety as…
Renewed effort to protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits succeeds in special session
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – After a bill to grant immunity to business owners from COVID-19 lawsuits faltered during the first day of the Wyoming Legislature’s special session, a renewed effort to provide…
Game and Fish working to restore Snake River Cutthroat to Game Creek
◆ Game Creek to be treated south of Jackson. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced plans to treat Game Creek south of Jackson. Following the treatment, native Snake River cutthroat trout will be restored to the area, according…
St. John’s Health happy to ‘again be helping patients address need for vital services’
In a release from St. John’s Health, CEO Dr. Paul Beaupre gave an update on COVID-19 in the Jackson area as of May 15, as well as thanked residents for “wearing face masks to keep our community safe.” The following…