Survey: Support high for state, local government handling of coronavirus
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Support for the way both Gov. Mark Gordon and local governments are handling the coronavirus is high, according to a survey by the University of Wyoming. The results of the survey by the university’s…
Wyoming case count to 282, recoveries up to 164
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew to 282 on Tuesday, but at the same time, the number of patients to have recovered from the illness went up by 24. The Wyoming…
Wyoming governor proclaims Good Friday a ‘Day of Prayer’
CHEYENNE – Governor Mark Gordon will sign a proclamation tomorrow declaring Friday, April 10, 2020 a Day of Prayer in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The day of prayer is cross-denominational with the intent to unify people of many faiths during…
Wyoming coronavirus cases up to 230, recoveries to 94
Wyoming’s coronavirus case total increased by nine to total 230 on Wednesday as the number of COVID-19 patients to recover from the illness increased by 32. The Wyoming Department of Health announced in its daily coronavirus update that nine new…
Star Valley virus cases not ‘community spread,’ says health official
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS The four currently confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County were not the result of “community transmission,” Star Valley Health CEO Bren Lowe told SVI Media this week. “All of those cases [which are within Star…
First Confirmed COVID-19 Case Reported in Lincoln County
The following is a press release from Lincoln County Public Health Lincoln County, WY – Lincoln County Public Health has received notification from the Wyoming Department of Health of the presence of the first case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County….
Rep. Cheney joins U.S. House members calling for relief for Wyoming industries, ranchers
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS Calling for aid and support for Wyoming’s coal and ash industries and for ranchers in the wake of economic repercussions from COVID-19, Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined a bipartisan group of members of Congress in letters…
Wyoming coronavirus up to 120 cases, only 16 hospitalized
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count grew by 25 on Tuesday to total 120 with the detection of new cases in eight counties. The Wyoming Department of Health reported new cases were detected in Campbell, Fremont,…
WHSAA Will Not Reschedule 3A/4A State Basketball, Suspend All Activities Through March 28
The Wyoming High School Activities Association announced this afternoon that they will not reschedule the 3A/4A state basketball tournament. The tournament was scheduled to happen this weekend but was canceled due to concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In…
Lincoln County prepares for possible flooding
Lincoln County Emergency Management is making plans for spring flooding. “As Spring approaches and regional temperatures increase, there is increased potential for flooding in some areas of Lincoln County,” said Stephen Malik, Public Information Officer for Lincoln County Emergency Management….