Fossil Butte is modifying visitor center operations
Kemmerer – Fossil Butte National Monument announced modifications — effective Saturday, April 4 — to operations in response to guidance from the governor and Wyoming Department of Health to slow the spread of COVID-19. Until further notice, the following services and…
UW provost to resign
LARAMIE (WNE) — The University of Wyoming’s provost Kate Miller, will “step down” from her position on June 30, the university announced in a Monday press release. Miller became the university’s top academic officer in August 2016. “We express our…
Gas prices drop almost 10 cents statewide in a week
GILLETTE (WNE) – Wyoming gas prices have fallen 9.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.06 a gallon Monday. Prices have fallen below $2 a gallon in two counties, Albany at $1.762 and Natrona at $1.812, according to…
Wyoming residents continue to help neighbors through outbreak
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Cheyenne realtor spreads smiles with free ice cream CHEYENNE – With the circumstances surrounding coronavirus in Wyoming, local Realtor Asha Bean wanted to do something to help spark joy in the community. Even in…
Local emergency responders had to self quarantine following possible COVID-19 exposure
A group of first responders in Star Valley had to self quarantine after possibly being exposed to COVID-19 during a call. Lincoln County Emergency Management reports that a call for service at a residence in Star Valley was received this…
Wyoming coronavirus case numbers at 216, face masks now recommended
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of coronavirus cases in Wyoming reached 216 on Tuesday with the diagnosis of four new cases in three counties. Meanwhile, state health officials followed the lead of the Centers for Disease Control…
Star Valley virus cases not ‘community spread,’ says health official
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS The four currently confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County were not the result of “community transmission,” Star Valley Health CEO Bren Lowe told SVI Media this week. “All of those cases [which are within Star…
Land deal still on state’s radar despite pandemic
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE – A lot has changed since Gov. Mark Gordon announced earlier this year that the state was exploring a deal to buy roughly a million acres of land in…
Silver Star Communications donates to Gifts of Grace organization
The Gifts of Grace organization, a nonprofit business fighting against human trafficking, announced it received a donation from Silver Star Communications. It did not release the amount, but founder of the organization, Tyler Schwab, says he wanted to let people…
Senator John Barrasso discusses federal response to COVID-19 and CARES Act
U.S. Senator for Wyoming John Barrasso says the federal government has been diligently working to try and save as many lives as possible amid the COVID-19 pandemic and how the CARES Act is a lifeline to the struggling economy. He…