Teton commissioners soften stance on elk feeding
By Mike Koshmrl Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Teton County elected officials are backpedaling on urging wildlife managers to start weaning elk off of artificial feeding, a step one county commissioner said was prudent to avert…
Fatal crash east of Sundance, Wyoming
On January 8, 2021, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 201 on Interstate 90 east of Sundance, Wyoming. At 08:02 a.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were notified of a one-vehicle rollover. A 1997 Ford F-250 was headed west on Interstate…
Active COVID cases rise by 149 Friday
By The Wyoming News Exchange The number of Wyoming’s active coronavirus cases increased Friday as the state reported 406 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, said in addition to the…
Cross-country skier collapses and dies in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park Rangers responded to an emergency request to help with a collapsed cross-country skier at approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Gary Sternberg, age 69, of Jackson, Wyoming, was skiing with others near Phelps Lake when…
Twenty-five more deaths tied to COVID; active cases down slightly
By The Wyoming News Exchange The deaths of 25 more Wyoming residents have been linked to the coronavirus, the Wyoming Department of Health announced Thursday. The department described the deaths of all but four as involving older adults. The deaths…
Light at the End of the Tunnel: Moderna Vaccine safe and effective; available in phases
As the vaccine campaign against COVID-19 rolls across Wyoming – including Star Valley – the state health department continues to remind residents and health officials to be patient and continue safe community protocols. They offer a tool box – you…
Gifts of Grace changes name to Libertas International
◆ The mission and team will remain the same. Provided by giftsofgracewy.org Dear Gifts of Grace donors, partners, and supporters, What a year this has been! We are so thankful for all your support. It is not lost on us…
Wyoming Republicans condemn storming of Capitol
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Several Wyoming Republicans spoke out to condemn the violence unfolding in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, after a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. The interruption…
Azar House Pregnancy Resource Center provides much-needed services
To Christina Wetzel, the success of Azar House is not monetary donations – which is, of course, critical. It’s not myriad resources for clients, nor the time given by volunteers – both male and female. All of these – including…
Man walks into Rexburg Police Department and holds woman hostage
The following story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission. REXBURG — An unknown man is in custody after holding a woman hostage at the Rexburg Police Department Wednesday. Rexburg Police Assistant Chief Gary Hagen tells EastIdahoNews.com around…