SV Health prepares for elective surgeries under health guidlines
◆ Furloughed employees return as elective procedures return in the coming months. As the COVID-19 Pandemic rolled across the nation, hospitals made significant changes, closing their facilities to elective procedures and leaving beds open for potential Coronavirus patients. The 22-bed…
Bridger-Teton National Forest Temporary Recreation Site Closures Extended Through May 31, 2020
Western Wyo.—April 28, 2020—The Bridger-Teton National Forest has signed a temporary order closing developed campground and picnic sites on the Forest through May 31, 2020. Many of these sites are inaccessible due to snow and do not normally open until…
New regulations on shed antler and horn collection are now in effect.
New regulations on shed antler and horn collection are now in effect. The updated regulation expands the seasonal closure area to include expanded critical wintering habitat and enact a new opening time of 12 noon on public lands. The annual…
Price for a gallon of gasoline is $1.11 cheaper than a year ago on average
As Wyoming faces the real fallout of a potential non-existent rig count for the summer, the prices at the pump are reflecting the volatility in the market according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). In April of 2019 the average…
Swift Idol Live Concert set for Friday; Will be video only
The Swift Idol Live Concert, presented by Randy Thompson Insurance and Financial Services, is still set to happen Friday at 7 P.M., but will be live video only on SVI for the viewing audience. Host of the event, Duke Dance,…
Wyoming congresswoman: Chinese Communist Party must be held accountable
Washington — Earlier today, Wyoming Congresswoman and House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary Mnuchin, Administrator Carranza and other Congressional leaders in the Oval Office for the signing of the Paycheck Protection Program…
Jackson Hole native announces campaign for Teton County commissioner; wants to give voice to working families
Dear Chamber Members, I am writing to personally share that I’m running for Teton County Commissioner—to represent you, our business leaders and community, and the hard-working families who are struggling to continue to call Jackson Hole home. These are difficult…
Independent Notes: Elaine Dana — a Star Valley story of contributions to business, community and faith
Late one night after working through a day of zoom meetings dealing with COVID and the associated fiscal challenges at the state level, I settled down at the dining room table for a snack and to go over the latest…
Silver Star donates to regional food banks
Thayne, WY, April 24, 2020 – With local food banks experiencing a spike in requests for assistance, Silver Star has made a $1000 donation to each of the following food banks in the region: Teton Valley Food Pantry Community Food…
Starting the process of opening businesses
The Lincoln County Commission has started working with Dr. Chris Krell, county health officer on a process to open some businesses. Dr. Krell is part of the Lincoln County Public Health Office. The changes come as Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon…