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Fort Yellowstone to be rehabilitated

JACKSON (WNE) — Yellowstone National Park will rehabilitate historic buildings in its Fort Yellowstone area in 2021, with from the Great American Outdoors Act. Fort Yellowstone was built between the 1880s and early 1900s by the U.S. Cavalry. It was…

Gordon says Wyoming won’t join election lawsuit

By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon issued a statement Thursday in support of a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against four battleground states over their election processes, but…

Wyoming has third-highest rate of nursing home COVID deaths

By Joshua Wolfson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s rate of COVID-19 nursing home deaths ranks third in the nation, according to information released Thursday by the AARP. There were nearly three such deaths for every 100…

Active COVID cases fall again with 1,279 reported recoveries

• Lincoln County cases drop to 80 Active coronavirus cases in Wyoming fell by more than 900 on Thursday as the number of reported recoveries exceeded 1,000 for the third time in four days. The Wyoming Department of Health, in…

Thayne Fire Department looking to recruit some additional volunteers

◆ New training opportunity planned for January. The Thayne Volunteer Fire Department is looking to recruit a half dozen more cadettes in the coming months. “Right now we have 25 active firefighters in the department,” said Assistant Thayne Fire Chief…

Forecasters: Needed moisture may be on the way

By Mara Abbott Buffalo Bulletin Via- Wyoming News Exchange BUFFALO — Wyoming’s parched summer has continued into a dry, unseasonably warm fall and early winter in 2020. That could change soon, said Wyoming Natural Resources Conservation Service hydrologist Jim Fahey….

Lady Braves to test depth against 4A’s best

◆ Star Valley plays #2 East and #3 Central to begin season. It’s a topic that will likely be one of note for the entire season for Star Valley’s girls. How many varsity players will be available to the coaching…

Governor’s mask mandate raises questions about Constitution

By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange CODY – The recent establishment of county and statewide face mask orders has people questioning the constitutionality of those measures enacted by local health officers and Gov. Mark Gordon. “I think…

Healthy Aging Tips Every Man Should Know

No one likes to think about getting older. Yet, it’s a natural part of life that everyone must face. Also, the latter stages of your life don’t have to be miserable. In fact, you can have the best times of…