Monday, May 24 Kemmerer City Council Notes
FEES, WEEDS AND EQUIPMENT SALE COMES BEFORE CITY COUNCIL Mostly smaller items took up the agenda for the Kemmerer City Council’s regular meeting on Monday, May 24. The biggest expenditure concerned chip sealing some city streets. City Administrator Brian Muir…
Lincoln County down to just one active COVID-19 case
Despite fluctuations during the week, the number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming remained relatively stable Monday at 460. A data correction by a Cheyenne health care provider last week pushed the number of active cases over 600 on Thursday,…
Committee examines fuel tax again
By Stephen Dow The Sheridan Press Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — A fuel tax increase is again being considered by the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee to address the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s structural funding…
Lincoln County Library System Book Review: “They Call Us Enemy” by George Takei
◆ “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei. By Melissa Soelter Library Assistant, Lincoln County Library My favorite format to enjoy reading is graphic novels, which are becoming increasingly popular. They appeal to a wide audience and depict any story,…
Report: 25% of state residents skeptical of COVID
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – A new national survey aims to answer not just whether people will accept a COVID-19 vaccine, but why they might not. National health policy think tank the Surgo Foundation…
Driver uninjured after pickup catches fire in Swan Valley
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. SWAN VALLEY – Authorities are investigating a vehicle fire in Swan Valley Saturday afternoon. Sgt. Bryan Lovell with Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office tells EastIdahoNews.com a pickup burst into flames…
Medicaid expansion would create almost 2,000 jobs, study says
By Morgan Hughes Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Expanding Medicaid could create nearly 2,000 Wyoming jobs and grow the state’s overall economic output by $1.5 billion in five years, according to a new report published Thursday. The report…
Blackrock Ranger District to Burn Dry Quad
The following is a release from the U.S. Forest Service Beginning no earlier than May 28th, 2021 the Blackrock Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest will be moving forward with prescribed burn operations on the Dry Quad prescribed fire…
SVHS and CHS Music groups earn high ratings at District Festival
◆ Directors commend their students for strong work ethic and excellence amidst challenges. Music students from Star Valley and Cokeville High Schools participated in the District Music Festival in Pinedale April 28-30. Choir, band and orchestra musicians from high schools…
Body found on UW property
LARAMIE (WNE) — The Laramie Police Department received notification Wednesday afternoon of a dead body found on University of Wyoming property on the 1900 block of East Harney Street. Officials said the body found is not connected to the dead…