Food Pantries coming to the valley
BY JULIE DOCKSTADER HEAPS Pitching in to help is “who we are in Wyoming,” First Lady Jennie Gordon said during a recent video press conference from Cheyenne. “I’ve always said, everyone is one emergency from being in need of help,”…
Coronavirus cases up to 87, Jackson issues ‘shelter in place’ order
Wyoming’s first “shelter in place” order took effect over the weekend as Jackson’s town council approved an ordinance requiring the town’s residents to stay at home. The ordinance came on the heels of a similar order issued by Teton County…
What’s coming and going on Netflix in April
If you’re like pretty much everyone in the United States right now, you’re probably not able to do much more than sit around at home. For those starving for content during the coronavirus quarantine, Netflix has some good news. The…
Teton County District Health Officer Issues Stay-at-Home Recommendations for All People in Teton County, WY
The Teton County District Health Officer, Dr. Travis Riddell issued two further health recommendations #5 and #6 for Teton County, Wyoming that mirrors the Town of Jackson’s Emergency Ordinance 1249. Dr. Riddell stated, “Limiting your movement to essential activities will…
BLM seeking public input on proposed Kemmerer CO2 well
The Kemmerer Field Office of the BLM is seeking public comment on a proposed carbon dioxide disposal well and pipeline. This project proposal is associated with the Exxon Mobile Corporation’s LaBarge Carbon Capture Phase 1 project. If approved, a CO2…
Stay At Home order issued for those 65+ in Teton County
March 28, 2020, JACKSON, WYO. – Following the spread of COVID-19 through confirmed community transmission, and the increase of individuals diagnosed to 13, The Teton District Health Officer, with authorization from the Wyoming State Health Officer, has issued Teton District…
Alpine Fire Department extinguishes motor coach blaze
The Alpine Fire Department responded to a fire that claimed a motor coach on Friday evening March 27. “Friday evening at 22:24 Alpine Fire and Alpine EMS responded to a reported Mobile Home Fire,” stated Alpine Fire Chief Mike Vogt….
Afton Volunteer Fire Department responds to shop fire near Fairview
Members of the Afton Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) responded to a structure fire on the north end of Crow Creek Road near Fairview on Friday evening at approximately 9 pm. According to the Afton Fire Chief, the owner was working…
Star Valley Health advises part-time residents to reconsider traveling back to the area
With a sizeable portion of the area population identifying as part-time summer residents, Star Valley is facing the possibility of many of those residents making preparations to return. With current conditions regarding the COVID-19 advising citizens to avoid discretionary travel,…
Wyoming coronavirus case count jumps to 53; Gordon urges people to stay home
Compiled from Wyoming News Exchange Newspapers Wyoming’s coronavirus case count grew to 53 on Thursday, but reports from two county health agencies indicated some of those patients have already recovered. Meanwhile, Gov. Mark Gordon again urged Wyoming residents to stay…