Wyoming Congresswoman issues statement about Paycheck Protection Program
Washington — Wyoming Congresswoman and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act that adds more money to the PPP and funding for…
State superintendent issues statement on school reopening plans
Cheyenne — Superintendent Jillian Balow issued the following statements on the reopening of schools in the weeks or months ahead: “School districts have implemented their Adapted Learning Plans, approved by the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE). These plans are authorized…
Business variance forms to help local businesses begin process to reopen
A “business variance form” for currently closed businesses that would like to resume business while still meeting COVID-19 protocols is now available from Lincoln County Public Health, according to Stephen Malik, public information officer for Lincoln County Emergency Management. This…
Yellowstone Park officials continue to weigh options on opening gates
By Leo Wolfson Cody Enterprise Via Wyoming News Exchange Cody — Now fewer than two weeks away from the originally scheduled opening, there is still no estimate as to when officials would open Yellowstone National Park’s east gate, or any…
Wyoming Department of Game and Fish: from Pinedale
Pronghorn Collared for Migration Data The Sublette pronghorn herd is the Cowboy state’s largest, currently numbering some 35,000 animals with a herd population objective of 48,000. With the large number of animals that have been collared over the years, the dataset…
WYDOT recognizes two contractors for ‘exceptionally smooth ride’ on state road projects
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) recently recognized two contractors for completing state road surfacing projects that provided an exceptionally smooth ride. WYDOT recognized Simon Contractors, of Cheyenne, with the Smoothest Pavement with Wearing Course award for a project on…
State archives, museums and historical organizations want to preserve COVID-19 memories
Do you want to make history? You already are! The Wyoming State Archives and State Museum, the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC), and Wyoming State Historical Society are working together to encourage you to consider how you would…
Stay the course says governor – phased recovery in the works
◆ “We are doing what is best for Wyoming people,” Governor says. Stay the course, adhere to public health orders and be patient as Wyoming continues statewide public health orders through April 30. That was the gist of the message…
Pizza for healthcare workers
Veterans in Star Valley teamed up with Tootsie’s Pizza to make and deliver pizzas to healthcare professionals in Star Valley. The pizzas were delivered for lunch to community health clinics, the VA clinic, Star Valley Health and Sterling Urgent Care…
Culinary arts teacher part of Spring Baking Championship on Food Network
◆ Molly Matthaei lives in Etna and teaches at Jackson Hole High School. Molly Matthaei, Chef Instructor at Jackson Hole High School and resident of Etna, Wyoming, landed a spot as one of 11 bakers in Food Network’s Annual Spring…