Uinta County cases more than double over weekend
By Sheila McGuire Uinta County Herald Via- Wyoming News Exchange EVANSTON — Uinta County’s confirmed COVID-19 case numbers have more than doubled since the afternoon of Thursday, June 4, with five new cases confirmed that afternoon, another five new cases…
Idaho Falls authorities identify man pulled from Snake River
IDAHO FALLS — On Friday, June 5, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a deceased male from the Snake River in Idaho Falls. The man has been identified as Miguel A. Rodriguez,…
Turnout high for peaceful rallies in Sheridan, Laramie, Casper and Cheyenne
———- Rallies against racism and police violence and in memory of a Minnesota man killed by police continued across Wyoming late last week and over the weekend. From a rally that drew about 500 in Sheridan to a vigil in…
Yellowstone staff test negative for coronavirus
JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park staff are reportedly clear of COVID-19. The park had 43 employees who regularly interact with visitors tested for the virus on May 28 and 29. Every employee’s test result was returned negative, according to…
WDH alarmed by the drop in immunizations during pandemic
◆ Wyoming sees 42 percent drop in immunizations in April. By Kim Deti Wyoming Department of Health The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has seen an alarming decline in the number of immunizations administered by providers enrolled in the WDH…
Clearmont woman reported missing found deceased in Sublette County
On the evening of Saturday June 6, authorities with the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) put out a request via their Facebook page for assistance in locating a missing woman. Mary Latham of Clearmont, Wyoming was reported as last being…
WSGS publishes new geological maps of some areas in Lincoln County
◆ Maps highlights the extent of the Greys River Fault. Provided by the Wyoming State Geological Survey The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) released five new geological maps of areas in southwestern and northwestern Wyoming. The agency published the 1:24,000-scale…
Snake River Bridge to have new load restrictions following inspection
◆ The Snake River Bridge is set for replacement starting in 2023. Load limits are in place on the Snake River Bridge, following a recent safety inspection. The bridge is located on WYO 22 near the intersection of WYO…
LDS October Conference to be held virtually
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a letter from the First Presidency on Thursday June 4 stating that the semi-annual conference of the church would be held virtually once again as it was in April. The letter…