Lincoln County now at three cases
The COVID-19 count in Lincoln County moved to three with the addition of two more cases on Sunday, April. 5. Overall, Wyoming’s coronavirus case count reached 200 on Sunday as the Wyoming Department of Health reported 13 new cases in…
LDS Church announces eight new temples including the United Arab Emirates and Shanghai China
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the future construction of eight new temples across the world including locations in Congo, Dubai and Shanghai, China. Read more below about each location. Bahía Blanca, Argentina The Bahía Blanca temple…
Wyoming Shrine Bowl is canceled
The following is a release from the Shrine Bowl of Wyoming Due to risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic, the 47th Wyoming Shrine Bowl is cancelled. The overall well-being of our communities remains on the forefront of our minds as…
First confirmed case of COVID-19 confirmed in Caribou County
The following is a press release from the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Caribou County. This brings the total to eight cases (5 in Bannock County, 2 in Bingham…
Second confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Star Valley, Lincoln County
The second confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported in Lincoln County. Star Valley Health reports that the case is a Star Valley community member and is related to a case in Teton County. The individual has been in isolation…
Coronavirus cases up to 197
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count increased to 197 on Sunday as the state Department of Health reported 10 new cases in seven counties. The Health Department reported new cases in Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Sheridan, Sweetwater,…
LDS Church announces new symbol; calls for Good Friday worldwide fast for relief from COVID-19
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a new symbol to identify the faith. Church Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson announced it and explained its significance during the Saturday evening session of the April 2020 general conference….
Some nonresident licenses, permits, and tags sales temporarily suspended by Idaho F&G Commission
At their April 4 meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted a rule that temporarily suspends the sale of several types of nonresident fishing and hunting licenses, tags, and permits. The action is effective immediately and lasts until the…
Possible community spread of COVID-19 in Uinta County following second confirmed case
Uinta County in southwest Wyoming is facing possible community spread of COVID-19 following the announcement of the second confirmed case in the county Sunday afternoon. Uinta County Public Health reports that the patient is an adult male and has been…
Fatality results from rollover near Mountain View
Above image courtesy of Uinta County Fire and Ambulance Just before 7 p.m. on Friday April 3rd, Bridger Valley Fire and EMS responded to a one vehicle rollover 14 miles south of Mountain View on Wyoming 414. Two occupants sustained…