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…
Craig Bohl and his wife Leia donate $100,000 to fund UW Spring scholorships
University of Wyoming head football Coach Craig Bohl and his wife Leia are making a $100,000 gift to the University of Wyoming Athletics Department to fund the scholarship costs of UW spring sport senior student-athletes who have indicated they wish…
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…
Wyoming’s COVID-19 cases rise to 187; governor orders quarantine for visitors to state
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of reported coronavirus cases in Wyoming surged to 187 on Saturday morning, an increase of 21 cases overnight. Eight counties showed a rise in reported cases, with Fremont County — one of…
***Update: Missing man recovered in Palisades avalanche
The following is a release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, Search and Rescue, and Air Idaho Rescue were able to resume operations this morning and recover the victim from yesterday’s avalanche, 46 year old Robert…
Governor, State Health Officer extend statewide Public Health Orders through April 30
• Governor also Directs 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers Arriving in Wyoming from another State or Country Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist have extended the three existing statewide health orders through April 30 to slow community…