UW Extension creates online COVID-19 resource page
A one-stop shop for resources to help the public during COVID-19 has been created by the University of Wyoming Extension, said David Keto, UW Extension manager for communications and technology. The website is at bit.ly/uwyo-extension-covid. The page is linked from…
Sixth Lincoln County COVID-19 case confirmed
A sixth case of COVID-19 has been confirmed according to Lincoln County Emergency Management (LCEM). The new case is one of the probable cases that has now been designated as confirmed. Currently the statistics for Lincoln County now include six…
Environmental groups file lawsuit against LVE project
◆ Project would bring natural gas line to Star Valley. Monday, April 20, two environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit opposing a Lower Valley Energy proposed underground natural gas pipeline. The Crow Creek Pipeline Project would bring natural gas…
Gov. Gordon to address current health orders during April 22 Weekday Wakeup on SVI Radio
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has scheduled time to speak to radio listeners in western Wyoming as part of SVI Media’s Weekday Wakeup morning show. Gov. Gordon will address the ongoing battle against COVID-19 as well as current health orders. In Star…
Jackson resident dies in fatal collision near Dubois
Dubois, Wyoming — One man died April 18 in a fatal collision near milepost 95 on US 26 near Dubois. At 1:54 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a motor vehicle collision. A 2004 Jeep…
Wyoming Sportsman’s Group donation provides 12,400 acres of hunting and fishing public access
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently received a $4,000 donation to support access for hunters and anglers through the Access Yes program. This donation from early 2020 comes from the Wyoming Sportsman’s Group>. In Other News….. JACKSON – Wyoming…
Gas leaks and car accidents keep local responders busy
Gas Leak: Monday, April 13 at 11:25 a.m. Alpine Fire and EMS responded to reports of a gas leak. According to information provided by Alpine EMS, a gas line ruptured when it was hit during a commercial excavation. “Fire personnel…
Wyoming State Historical Society announces grant recipients
The Wyoming State Historical Society announces recipients of its 2020 Lola Homsher Research Grants. Grant monies are drawn from a fund established by the late Lola Homsher, a noted historian and state archivist who spearheaded establishing the Society in 1953….
BLM to begin seal coating Egin Lakes Campground, Day use Area
Idaho Falls, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Snake Field Office will begin asphalt seal coating the Egin Lakes Campground/Day Use Area during the week of April 27, weather permitting. Recreation sites will remain open during…
WYDOT to begin work on Flat Creek Bridge on West Broadway; expect reduced access, lane closures
Jackson — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will begin bridge rehabilitation work on the Flat Creek Bridge on West Broadway in the coming weeks. The work was initially delayed, but now is tentatively scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April…