Active COVID cases back over 4,000; Lincoln County with 193
The number of active coronavirus cases in Wyoming climbed back over 4,000 on Wednesday as 475 new active cases were recorded. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its regular coronavirus update, said it received reports Wednesday of 421 new laboratory-confirmed…
National Guard deployed to help hospitals with surge
By Hannah Black Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Amid a surge in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 across the state, Gov. Mark Gordon announced Tuesday that he had activated members of the Wyoming National Guard to assist…
Layoffs from Bridger mine closure not surprise
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — When the Bridger Underground Coal Mine shuts down in November, 92 workers will lose their current jobs, down from the 94 reported by the mine’s owner earlier this month….
Greys River Road work completed for the season
◆ Additional phases may include road work to Forest Park. The Greys River Road improvements have been completed for the summer season. Mike Oltman, Forest Engineer advises the surface of the popular road leading out of Alpine and into the…
Lady Braves sweep Evanston
The Star Valley Volleyball program got off on the right foot in 4A West play as they traveled to Evanston on Tuesday, September 21 and swept the Red Devils 3-0. The Lady Braves jumped out to a 9-0 lead in…
Investigators focus on cause of Petito death
By Alexander Shur Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — An autopsy was scheduled Tuesday for the remains found Sunday in a dispersed camping area bordering Grand Teton National Park that match the description of Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito —…
Hunters: Win great prizes when you submit a CWD sample
Hunters are critical to monitoring chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wyoming, a fatal disease that affects moose, elk and deer in the state. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is once again asking for hunters to provide lymph node samples…
Balow leads fight against critical race theory in Wyoming
CHEYENNE – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow showed her full support Friday morning for legislation designed to fight back against critical race theory in state schools. She was alongside state Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, and the Civic…
Man fighting for his life after being shot in home invasion, family says
This story courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com. It is used here with permission – REXBURG — A family says a man is fighting for his life after being shot during a home invasion near Rexburg on Monday morning. Ralph and Karen Brian…
Gas prices fall 3.4 cents in week
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming gas prices have fallen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com‘s daily survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Gas prices in Wyoming are 8.4 cents per gallon lower…