Teton County man dies from coronavirus
The seventh death in Wyoming attributed to the coronavirus was reported Wednesday by the Wyoming Department of Health. The department said the victim was an older Teton County man who had been hospitalized in another state for treatment. The man…
Coronavirus cases up to 326, recoveries to 275
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming grew by four on Wednesday to total 326, while the number of people to have recovered from the illness went up by 21 to total 275. The…
Spring Recreation Reminders on the Bridger-Teton National Forest
Western Wyo.—April 21, 2020—Bridger-Teton National Forest reminds forest visitors that winder wildlife restrictions remain in effect until May 1, 2020. It is important that all users understand the importance of observing the critical winter range closure. Critical winter range areas…
Gordon: ‘Everyone in Wyoming should be concerned’ by dip in oil prices
By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Futures prices for oil fell into the negatives for the first time in recorded history Monday, further straining a Wyoming economy already reeling from months of price declines, continuing…
SVHS graduate helping with UW social distancing economic study
◆ Study illustrates that the net benefits of social distancing are positive. Madison Ashworth, a 2015 graduate of Star Valley High School and Economics PhD student at University of Wyoming, has joined a team of Economics professors at UW to…
Four members of Arapaho tribe die from coronavirus
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Four members of the Northern Arapaho Indian Tribe died this week as a result of the coronavirus, a tribal official announced Tuesday. Lee Spoonhunter, co-chair of the Northern Arapaho Business Council, confirmed the deaths,…
Four Deaths Added to Wyoming’s Coronavirus-Related Count
Four Fremont County residents, all previously identified as laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, have died, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). The newly confirmed deaths include an older man, older woman, adult woman and adult man. Each…
Protesters push Gordon to lift restrictions, case count at 317
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The state will lift its restrictions on businesses and gatherings when it appears prudent to do so, Gov. Mark Gordon told a group of protesters at the state Capitol on Monday. Gordon’s talk with…
State eyes uncertain federal aid and cuts as revenues plunge
By Andrew Graham, WyoFile.com The Legislature and Gov. Mark Gordon began this week to square up to plummeting state revenues with plans for a special legislative session, calls for flexibility in the use of federal funds, indications of budget cuts…
Business Council awards grants for 13 farm walls across the state
The Wyoming Business Council awarded 13 Farm Wall grants in seven Wyoming communities in early April. Farm walls are small, vertical growing systems that don’t require soil. These living walls date back to the ancient hanging gardens of Babylon. Their small footprint allows food to be grown and…