COVID-19: Opportunities for community members to help
RELEASE FROM ST. JOHN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION Community members interested in helping with COVID-19 efforts can participate by creating masks, donating personal protective equipment (PPE), or sending greetings to residents at the Living Center. The JH Community Mask Project, a grass-roots…
Lincoln County now at three cases
The COVID-19 count in Lincoln County moved to three with the addition of two more cases on Sunday, April. 5. Overall, Wyoming’s coronavirus case count reached 200 on Sunday as the Wyoming Department of Health reported 13 new cases in…
Mineral industries call on governor for ‘essential’ designation
BY CAMILLE ERICKSON CASPER STAR-TRIBUNE VIA- WYOMING NEWS EXCHANGE CASPER — Wyoming’s mineral industries have asked Gov. Mark Gordon to consider mining and drilling operations “essential” activities in anticipation of further potential business restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. The Petroleum…
First confirmed case of COVID-19 confirmed in Caribou County
The following is a press release from the Southeastern Idaho Public Health Department Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Caribou County. This brings the total to eight cases (5 in Bannock County, 2 in Bingham…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues proclamation on anniversary of ‘Joseph Smith’s First Vision’
During a particularly historical moment of this morning’s session of the general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson presented a proclamation in honor of the 200th anniversary of what is known as…
Second confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Star Valley, Lincoln County
The second confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported in Lincoln County. Star Valley Health reports that the case is a Star Valley community member and is related to a case in Teton County. The individual has been in isolation…
Coronavirus cases up to 197
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count increased to 197 on Sunday as the state Department of Health reported 10 new cases in seven counties. The Health Department reported new cases in Fremont, Laramie, Lincoln, Sheridan, Sweetwater,…
LDS Church announces new symbol; calls for Good Friday worldwide fast for relief from COVID-19
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has a new symbol to identify the faith. Church Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson announced it and explained its significance during the Saturday evening session of the April 2020 general conference….
Wyoming’s COVID-19 cases rise to 187; governor orders quarantine for visitors to state
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange newspapers The number of reported coronavirus cases in Wyoming surged to 187 on Saturday morning, an increase of 21 cases overnight. Eight counties showed a rise in reported cases, with Fremont County — one of…
***Update: Missing man recovered in Palisades avalanche
The following is a release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, Search and Rescue, and Air Idaho Rescue were able to resume operations this morning and recover the victim from yesterday’s avalanche, 46 year old Robert…