Lincoln County dips to just four active confirmed coronavirus cases
Active cases fall below 500 as recoveries continue to climb The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell below 500 on Wednesday as the number of patients to recover from the illness since it was first discovered in the…
Census takers to start visiting non-responding households in Wyoming
—————— ◆ Currently self-response rate in Wyoming is 57.6 percent. Provided by the 2020 Census Beginning Tuesday, August 11, Census takers in Wyoming will be following up with households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. The current…
Stage-1 fire restrictions now in place on Bridger-Teton lands
The Bridger-Teton National Forest will implement fire restrictions beginning Thursday, August 13. Visitors and local residents are reminded to be fire wise while recreating on federal lands. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be implemented on all National Forest System lands…
Cheyenne journalists file labor charges against newspaper owner
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com Lawyers representing the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s newsroom union filed charges against the newspaper’s owners with the National Labor Relations Board last week. The union accuses Adams Publishing Group — a Tennessee-based newspaper giant that in Wyoming…
4H/FFA Livestock sale funds donated to help burn victims
————— ◆ More than $34,000 raised by local youth. By Sarah Hale and Dan Dockstader SVI Media Local youth involved in the 4H/FFA Livestock Sale on Saturday, August 8 are donating a portion of their earnings. The funds will be…
Alpine Mountain Days begins this Friday
—————- The Town of Alpine will host the annual car show this weekend. The event has been combined with the 2020 Alpine Mountain Days. The festivities get underway on Friday, August 14 at noon and will continue through Sunday, August…
Lowe leaving Star Valley Health for position in South Carolina
Chief Executive Officer, Bren Lowe announced to the hospital board and employees on Friday, August 7, that he will be leaving Star Valley Health (SVH). Lowe has accepted a healthcare executive position in South Carolina. Lowe has been the CEO…
Wyoming-Based Suicide Prevention Hotline Now Available
———— Lifeline Number Remains 1-800-273-TALK (8255) A new Wyoming-based suicide prevention lifeline will strengthen the response available for state residents who find themselves in crisis, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). “If you, or someone you know, is…
Evanston man sent to prison for child porn
——————– EVANSTON (WNE) — A 51-year-old Evanston man has been sentenced to five to eight years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor. Jesse E. Bott was sentenced in Third District Court on Friday, Aug. 7, following a plea…
Getting down to nutrition: Food Preservation
By Shelley Balls, MDA, RD, LD UW Extension – Nutrition and Food Safety Educator Summer brings an abundance of fresh produce, sometimes so much that you don’t know what to do with all of it! You probably enjoy the fresh…