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Coronavirus cases up to 239, Gordon asks for limit on fishing licenses

Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 239 on Thursday, with Niobrara County seeing its first case. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily update on confirmed cases in the state,…

Wyoming governor requests disaster declaration; could seek help from U.S. Army Corp of Engineers

BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS Governor Mark Gordon signed a letter yesterday requesting a disaster declaration for Wyoming as the state prepares for a better-sooner-than-later peak in the spread of COVID-19. Speaking during a video press conference yesterday, the governor said…

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April 9: Superintendent Matt Erickson, LCSD2

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State Museum postpones art exhibition awards reception

The Wyoming State Museum has made the decision to postpone the Awards Reception for the Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition that was scheduled to be held on the evening of April 24. In a statement released today, museum officials explained: “Given…

WYDOT reconstruction continues near Hoback Junction; expect delays

Jackson — Work is continuing on the second half of the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) Jackson South reconstruction project, just north of Hoback Junction. Crews will be working on assembling the girders on the Snake River bridge between Hoback…

Empty streets, full hearts: Videos portray pandemic life

FROM WYOFILE By Katie Klingsporn and Mike Vanata With so many people hunkered down, working from home, avoiding travel and abstaining from public places, it’s hard to gain a sense of what’s really going on in the suddenly distant world…

Jackson ‘Old West Days’ canceled, Music Fest postponed

The Jackson Town Square, site of many of Old West Days’ annual activities, is famous for its elk antler arch gateways – a favorite photo opp for Jackson Hole visitors. Jackson — Old West Days, previously scheduled to be held…

Game and Fish to have online meeting

CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s next meeting is April 20-21 and will be held online. The public is invited to participate and provide input to the Commission. The Commission meeting will be streamed through Zoom. Anyone who…

LCSD #2 School Board Agenda: April 8, 2020

Due to an oversight, this agenda did not appear in the April 8, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent as scheduled. SVI apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Board Agenda April 8, 2020 Work Session- Tina Boogren- 5:00…

COVID-19 count for Wyoming up to 230

As of 3 p.m. on Wednesday April 8, 2020, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for Wyoming has grown by nine to a total of 230. The Wyoming Department of Health also reports a total of 94 recoveries out of…